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Natalizumab: Mechanism, Applications, and Emerging Research in Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's Disease(Post)
Quick Facts About NatalizumabWhat is Natalizumab?Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) and Crohn's disease. It works by blocking immune cells from at
Tezepelumab: A Breakthrough in Severe Asthma Treatment and Research(Post)Quick Facts About TezepelumabWhat is Tezepelumab?Tezepelumab is a monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), a key driver of airway inflammation in seve
Understanding Glutamate Receptors: Classification, Function, and Implications in Neurological Disorders(Post)Glutamate receptors are pivotal in mediating excitatory neurotransmission in the central nervous system (CNS), playing crucial roles in synaptic transmission, plasticity, learning, and memory. The
Advice and Guidelines from The Jack Ma Foundation for the Treatment and Prevention of COVID-19(Post)COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the coro
The Next Leap in Cancer Treatment: CAR-T Cell Therapy's Journey to Mainstream Medicine(Post)For decades, the fight against cancer has been a grueling battle of attrition, with treatments often as harsh as the disease itself. But a revolutionary approach, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cel
Androgenic steroid action in breast cancer(Post)By Rachel Bleach, PhD Student, RCSI By the age of 79 years, 1 in 14 women will develop breast cancer (Global Burden of Disease Cancer 2017). Beatson reported
Necrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Guide(Post)Cell Biology · PathologyNecrosis: Types, Causes, Mechanisms and How It Is MeasuredNecrosis is cell death accompanied by membrane rupture and release of intracellular contents — which is what makes it
Validation of MycoGenie Rapid Mycoplasma Detection Kit - A highly sensitive visual determination method for Mycoplasma detection.(Post)The MycoGenie Rapid Mycoplasma Detection Kit enables the detection of 28 Mycoplasma species in under 1 hour using a simple visual determination method, eliminating the need for expensive
How Furin and ACE2 Interact with the Spike on SARS-CoV-2(Post)What is the Coronavirus Spike Protein? COVID-19, the newest coronavirus to gain international attention, is caused by severe acute respirator
Aducanumab: Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and the Role of Biosimilars in Research(Post)Quick Facts About AducanumabWhat is Aducanumab?Aducanumab is a monoclonal antibody designed to target and reduce amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.What
Metabolic Bloodhounds: Engineering Immune Cells to Track Cancer's Chemical Trail(Post)Imagine a specialized squad of immune cells, meticulously trained and equipped, not just to fight cancer, but to sniff it out by its unique metabolic scent. This isn't science fiction; it's the groun
A mechanopharmacology approach to overcome chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer(Post)Mechanical forces are common in biological systems and dominate numerous perturbations that are relevant to human physiology and disease. Mechanobiology is a new field that evaluates the eff
Metabolic Exhaustion: How Mitochondrial Dysfunction Sabotages CAR-T Cell Therapy in Solid Tumors(Post)Imagine engineering a patient's own immune cells into precision-guided missiles against cancer—cells that can seek out and destroy tumors with remarkable specificity. This is the promise of CAR-T cell
NLRP3 Inflammasome & Cytokine Secretion(Post)Nod-like receptors Nod like receptors (NLRs) are a versatile family of relatively recently discovered intracellular receptors which have a br
Heterogeneity of Type 1 diabetes in children(Post)Ahmad Gazali PhD candidate, University of Eastern Finland Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where the pancreatic β cells that produce insulin, a key hormone involved in t
CD33 Marker: Function, Expression & Myeloid Cell Role(Post)Introduction Discover the multifaceted role of CD33, a critical player in immune function and disease, shaping our approach to treating cancers and neurodegenerative conditions
Pyroptosis: A Promising Target for Immunotherapy(Post)Pyroptosis is an immunogenic form of cell death, meaning that it triggers an immune response. This makes pyroptosis a potentially promising target for immunotherapies that aim to boo
Immune Cell 'Bloodhounds': Engineering Metabolite-Sensing Receptors to Infiltrate Solid Tumors(Post)Imagine an elite squad of soldiers sent to neutralize a hidden fortress, only to find themselves wandering aimlessly in a thick, disorienting fog just outside the gates. This is the current reality f
COVID-19's Impact on Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline(Post)Impact of COVID-19 on Brain Aging and Cognitive DeclineThe COVID-19 pandemic has had profound effects on various aspects of human health, including mental health. A recent study involving nearly 1,000
Belimumab: Unveiling Its Role in Lupus and Beyond(Post)Quick Facts About BelimumabWhat is Belimumab?Belimumab is a monoclonal antibody used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease. It is marketed under the brand na