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NF-κB Signalling Pathway: Canonical and Non-Canonical Routes(Post)
NF-κB is not one pathway, it is two clocks running at different speeds. The canonical arm fires within minutes of TNF-α, IL-1β or LPS reaching the surface, peaks, and is switched off by feedback it e
Inflammasomes: NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1(Page) 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
What is CAR T-cell therapy?(Post)CAR T-cell therapy CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T-cell Therapy is a type of cancer treatment. CAR T-cells are made in the laboratory and they have an artificially created receptor on the
Understanding T Cell Fatigue: Implications for Immune Function and Therapeutic Interventions(Post)T cells are central players in adaptive immunity, responsible for recognizing and eliminating infected or aberrant cells. Upon encountering antigens, T cells undergo clonal expansion and differ
Growth Factors: Key Players in Biological Processes(Post)Cell Signalling · Growth FactorsGrowth Factors: Families, Receptors and Signalling PathwaysGrowth factors are secreted proteins that instruct cells whether to divide, differentiate, migrate or survive
In the Thymus, Co-stimulation Kills(Post)In the periphery, co-stimulation rescues a T cell. In the thymus, the same molecules kill it. A peripheral T cell that engages its receptor without CD80 and CD86 becomes anergic; engage them and it r
In Vivo Functional Grade Antibodies(Page) ELISA Troubleshooting: Why You Can't Skip the Full Standard Curve(Post)Quick answer A researcher measuring dopamine in mouse brain tissue got no detectable signal and, with many samples to run, asked whether the full standard curve could be skipped to sav
Cytokine Neutralisation In Vivo: Targets, Signals and Antibodies(Post)Almost any inflammatory phenotype in a mouse can be assigned to a cytokine by taking that cytokine away. Neutralisation is the most direct causal test immunology has: inject a functional-grade antibo
Exosomes: Tiny Messengers Revolutionizing Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy(Post)In the intricate world of cancer biology, a silent conversation is constantly unfolding between tumor cells and their environment. For decades, we viewed this dialogue as a one-way street, with cancer
Elotuzumab: Revolutionizing Multiple Myeloma Treatment and Research Applications(Post)Quick Facts About ElotuzumabWhat is Elotuzumab?Elotuzumab is a monoclonal antibody designed to enhance the immune system's ability to detect and destroy multiple myeloma cells. It target
Sandwich ELISA: Step-by-Step Protocol & Troubleshooting(Post)Written by Seán Mac Fhearraigh, PhD • Updated: 19 May 2026 • ~10 min read Quick Answer A sandwich ELISA uses two antibodies — a capture ant
Rovalpituzumab Tesirine: Advancing Small Cell Lung Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About Rovalpituzumab TesirineWhat is Rovalpituzumab Tesirine?Rovalpituzumab Tesirine (Rova-T) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target DLL3, a protein overexpre
HERV-K group of endogenous retroviruses and cancer(Post)In 2006, upon completion of the Human Genome Project, it was discovered that nearly 8% of the human genome is made up of viral DNA. These viral remnants are composed of ancient germl
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Immune Regulation in COVID-19 (Post)Immune Regulation in COVID-19: Immunomodulatory Mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2 Infection What is COVID-19?
The double-edged sword in prostate cancer therapy(Post)By Zoe Angel, PhD Student, Ulster University Prostate cancer is now the commonest cancer in men and it is the fifth leading cause of death (1). Researchers h
ELISA Troubleshooting: When Standards Read Below the Blank(Post)Quick answer On the GDF-6 (Growth Differentiation Factor 6) ELISA Kit, a researcher saw an elevated blank (OD ≈ 0.41) with the two lowest standards reading at or below it, and no signa
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