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LAG-3: Key Regulator of T Cell Immunity(Post)
Exploring LAG-3: A Key Regulator in T Cell ImmunityLAG-3 (Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3) is an inhibitory receptor that plays a crucial role in modulating T cell activation and effector functions. This
Renal Cell Carcinoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Kidney Cancer(Post)Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer, originating in the lining of the proximal renal tubules. RCC accounts for approximately 90% of all kidney cancers and
B Cells: Function, Types, Activation & Role in Immunity(Post)B Cell Types, Antigen Recognition & Activation A comprehensive guide to B cells! Introduction B cells, a vital component of the immune system, play
Governing the Fate of Stem Cells With Transcription Factors(Post)The intricate process of stem cell differentiation and self-renewal is a cornerstone of developmental biology and regenerative medicine. At the heart of this complex regulatory mechanism are trans
Anti-PD-1: Restoring T Cell Function in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment landscape for various malignancies. One of the most promising therapeutic strategies is the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors, part
LAG-3: Revitalizing T Cells in Exhaustion for Combination Therapies(Post)Lymphocyte Activation Gene-3 (LAG-3) is an immune checkpoint receptor that plays a critical role in regulating T cell function. In recent years, LAG-3 has emerged as a potential target fo
CD122: Fine-Tuning T Cell Responses in Immunotherapy(Post)Introduction to CD122 in Immunotherapy CD122, also known as the interleukin-2 receptor beta chain (IL-2Rβ), is a critical component of the immune system's response to pathogens and malign
Polatuzumab: Redefining Targeted Therapies in B-Cell Lymphoma(Post)What You Need to Know About PolatuzumabWhat is Polatuzumab??Polatuzumab vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate targeting CD79b, a component of the B-cell receptor, used primarily in B-cel
Reprogramming Regulatory T Cells: A Breakthrough in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)A New Dawn in Cancer Treatment: Reprogramming the Immune System's Own Soldiers For decades, the fight against cancer has been a relentless battle of attrition, with treatments like chemotherapy and r
NK Cell Cytotoxicity Pathway: Receptors, Signalling and Assays(Post)A natural killer cell decides by subtraction. It carries no rearranged antigen receptor and no memory of what it has seen. It presses a panel of germline-encoded receptors against a target and integr
Unconventional T Cells: Already Armed, and No MHC Required(Post)Most immunology is written as though a T cell must first be told what to look for. Three lineages did not read that memo. γδ T cells, invariant NKT cells and MAIT cells leave the thymus with their ef
Preeclampsia & immune cell regulation | Assay Genie(Post)What is preeclampsia? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in ten pregnant women is affected by hypertensive disorders, and preeclampsia a
From Stem Cells To Neurons: A Cnidarian Approach(Post)By Eleni Chrysostomou, PhD Candidate, NUIG Why do we need to know how the Nervous System develops and regenerates? The structure and function of the n
Myeloid Lineage: Pioneers of Immune Cell Production(Post)Immunology · HaematopoiesisMyeloid Lineage: Pioneers of Immune Cell DevelopmentThe myeloid lineage is one of the two great branches of haematopoiesis, generating the innate immune and blood cells — mo
Granulocytes: Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils & Mast Cells(Post)Immunology · Myeloid CellsGranulocytes: Neutrophils, Eosinophils and BasophilsGranulocytes are the leukocytes with cytoplasmic granules and lobed nuclei — neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils. They
Exploring Organelle Markers: Illuminating the Cellular Landscape(Post)The eukaryotic cell is a complex and dynamic system with distinct membrane-bound compartments known as organelles, each performing specialized functions essential for cellular survival. To better
B-Cell Receptor Signalling and the Germinal Centre Reaction(Post)The germinal centre is where antibody quality is made. A naive B cell that binds antigen does not become a source of protective, high-affinity IgG by accident. It passes through a tightly choreograph
ILC2: The Immune Cell That Fights Allergies and Infections(Post)ILC2 - Function, Cytokines, and Role in Health and Disease A quick guide to IL2C
Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry and Cell Type Markers(Post)Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping is a technique used in the field of immunology and cell biology to identify and classify cells based on the specific proteins o
Understanding the mTOR Signaling Pathway: A Key Player in Cell Growth and Metabolism(Post)Cell Signalling · MetabolismThe mTOR Signalling PathwaymTOR is a master regulator of cell growth, metabolism and survival, integrating nutrient, growth-factor and energy signals through two comp