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Macrophage Activation: A Keystone in Immune Response and Therapeutic Potential(Post)
In the intricate tapestry of the immune system, macrophages play a pivotal role, orchestrating a wide range of biological responses that protect the body against pathogens, remove cellular debris,
SIRPα Inhibition: Clearing Tumors by Promoting Phagocytosis(Post)Cancer cells are adept at avoiding destruction by the immune system, often exploiting specific pathways to escape detection and elimination. One of these key mechanisms involves the SIRPα
Novel Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis (Post)Novel Gene Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive, life-limiting disease resulting from gene mutations that encode the cystic fibr
Denosumab: A Comprehensive Overview of Mechanism, Applications, and Research Advances(Post)Biologics · Bone MetabolismDenosumab: RANKL Inhibition, Clinical Applications and BiosimilarsDenosumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody against RANKL, the cytokine that drives osteoclast formation
Dendritic Cells - Markers, Activation & Subtypes(Post)Immunology · Antigen PresentationDendritic Cells: Markers, Activation and SubtypesDendritic cells are the professional antigen-presenting cells that decide whether an immune response happens at all. T
Key Players in T Cell Regulation: Lag-3, Tim-3, and TIGIT(Post)Understanding Lag-3, Tim-3, and TIGIT: Key Players in T Cell RegulationThe immune system's ability to regulate T cell responses is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and combating diseases such as ca
CD73: Combating Tumor Immunosuppression by Targeting Adenosine(Post)Introduction to CD73 and Tumor Immunosuppression CD73, also known as ecto-5'-nucleotidase, is an enzyme found on the surface of various cells, including tumor cells and immune cells. It p
CD25 and Tregs: Understanding the Role of Regulatory T Cells in Tumor Immunity(Post)Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a crucial role in maintaining immune balance by suppressing excessive immune responses that could lead to tissue damage. However, in the context of cancer,
Ladiratuzumab Vedotin: Targeting TNBC with Next-Gen ADC Therapy(Post)Quick Facts About Ladiratuzumab VedotinWhat is Ladiratuzumab Vedotin?Ladiratuzumab Vedotin is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target LIV-1, a protein commonly expressed in t
Canakinumab: Unraveling Its Role in Inflammatory Disease and Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About CanakinumabWhat is Canakinumab?Canakinumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), reducing inflammation associated with various disease
Innate Lymphoid Cells: ILC1, ILC2 & ILC3(Page) Regulatory T Cells and the IL-2 Paradox(Page) Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) via Droplets and Aerosols (Post)Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) via Droplets and Aerosols What is COVID-19? COVID-19, the disea
Understanding activating PIK3CA mutations in human disease(Post)Ralitsa R. Madsen – University of Cambridge Metabolic Research Laboratories Each one of us is the result of an extraordinary developmental proces
CAR-NK Cell Therapy: The Next Frontier in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)For decades, the fight against cancer has been a relentless battle of incremental gains. While immunotherapies like CAR-T cell therapy have offered revolutionary hope, their personalized nature, high
Prostate Cancer Markers : What to Look for in Your Test Results(Post)In this blog post, we will review prostate cancer markers and what you should look for in your results. Prostate antigen marker (PSA) and p63 are the most common markers found in pro
Liposomal nanosilver encapsulation for cytotoxic assays(Post)Nanosilver is the most commercialised nanoparticle routinely used for its antibacterial purposes in food preservation, cosmetic and health products such as medical devices and wound treatmen
CD155: Breaking Immune Suppression in Tumor Environments(Post)Introduction to CD155 in Cancer ImmunotherapyCD155, also known as Poliovirus Receptor (PVR), is a transmembrane protein that plays a pivotal role in tumor immune evasion. While CD155 is n
Unraveling the Synergy: How Growth Factors Cooperate to Promote Tumorigenesis(Post)In the intricate ballet of cellular communication and regulation, growth factors play pivotal roles in guiding the processes of cell growth, division, and differentiation. These proteins are essen
Phosphatases and PTP1B – Mini review(Post)IntroductionThe human kinome is estimated to contain 518 genes, in comparison to the estimated 180 genes that comprise the phosphatome (Arena et al., 2005). These kinase genes represent a signif