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TAM and MDSC Signalling: Myeloid Reprogramming Pathway Guide(Post)
In most solid tumours the largest immune population is not a T cell. It is a myeloid cell that has been recruited, expanded and re-educated by the tumour itself. Tumour-associated macrophages and mye
Trained Immunity: How Your Innate Immune System Learns and Remembers(Post)For decades, immunologists believed that only adaptive immunity—the sophisticated system of T cells and B cells—could form lasting memories of past infections. The innate immune system, our body's fir
The Gut Microbiome and Autoimmune Diseases: How Gut Bacteria Influence Immune Response(Post)What are Autoimmune Diseases? Autoimmune diseases are a diverse group of disorders where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells, tissues, and organs
Polyclonal Vs Monoclonal antibodies: Key features (Post)Antibodies · Reagent GuideMonoclonal vs Polyclonal Antibodies: Key DifferencesMonoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are the two workhorse reagent types in research, diagnostics and therapy. Monoclonals
Vopratelimab: Unlocking the Potential of ICOS in Cancer Research(Post)What You Need to Know About VopratelimabWhat is Vopratelimab?Vopratelimab is an experimental monoclonal antibody that targets the Inducible T-cell CO-Stimulator (ICOS) protein, playing a
Tinurilimab: Advancing Immunotherapy Through CD47 Blockade(Post)Quick Facts About TinurilimabWhat is Tinurilimab?Tinurilimab is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD47, a protein that cancer cells use to evade immune system attack. By blocking CD47, Tin
Neuroinflammation and Compulsive Behavior: The Role of Astrocytes in OCD(Post)Imagine a mind trapped in a loop, endlessly repeating actions or thoughts, driven by an invisible force. For millions worldwide, this is the reality of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While trad
The Powerhouse of Immunity: How Mitochondrial Fitness Fuels the Fight Against Cancer(Post)Why do powerful cancer immunotherapies work wonders for some patients but fail for others? The answer may lie not just in the cancer cells themselves, but in the energy levels of our own immune warrio
Tumour Angiogenesis and the VEGF Axis(Page) Unraveling the Complexity of the Notch Signaling Pathway: A Key Player in Development and Disease(Post)The Notch signaling pathway is a highly conserved cellular communication system that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including embryonic development, tissue homeostasis, a
Understanding CD16: A Comprehensive Overview(Post)CD16, also known as FcγRIII (Fc gamma receptor III), plays a crucial role in the immune system, serving as a receptor for the Fc region of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This receptor is a key player in
Barrett’s Oesophagus to Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma – Review(Post)Oesophageal Adenocarcinoma is on the rise globally affecting more than 450,000 people worldwide (Pennathur, Gibson et al. 2013). Once diagnosed overall 5-year survival ranges from 15 % to 2
Lirilumab: Unlocking the Potential of Anti-KIR Therapy in Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About LirilumabWhat is Lirilumab?Lirilumab is an anti-KIR monoclonal antibody designed to enhance natural killer (NK) cell activity by blocking killer-cell immunoglobulin-lik
Understanding CD16: A Comprehensive Overview(Post)CD16, also known as FcγRIII (Fc gamma receptor III), plays a crucial role in the immune system, serving as a receptor for the Fc region of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This receptor is a key player in
Monocytes: An Overview (Post)Monocytes, as part of the innate immune system, act as the first line of defense against foreign invaders. One of their primary functions is phagocytosis, a crucial process in which they engulf
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,
Ulocuplumab: Targeting CXCR4 in Cancer Research and Beyond(Post)Quick Facts About UlocuplumabWhat is Ulocuplumab?Ulocuplumab is an investigational monoclonal antibody targeting CXCR4, a chemokine receptor involved in tumor progression and immune cell
Early Diagnosis is key: Pick the weed or allow it destroy the garden?(Post)By Catríona Dowling, Post-Doc, RCSI I want you to come on a journey with me where we are going to the botanic gardens. You will pick a section of the garden that is yours: yours to treasure
NRF2 Signaling: A Keystone in Inflammation and Disease Management(Post)Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2–Related Factor 2 (NRF2) orchestrates a principal defense mechanism against oxidative stress and plays a pivotal role in inflammation and disease pathogenesis. This artic
An Overview of the glycoprotein GM-CSF(Post)This article breaks down the glycoprotein Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) detailing its structure, function and therapeutic uses. It also describes its role in imm