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Estrogen and Breast Cancer: a Nuclear (Receptor) War(Post)
By Dr. Lisa Dwane, Postdoctoral Researcher, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland The first link between estrogen and breast cancer was made in the late 1
The Role of ACE2 in SARS-CoV-2(Post)Structure, Function, and Detection Assays for COVID-2019 Background The global spread of the novel cor
Neurofilament Light chain (NEFL) as a biomarker for neuronal damage(Post)Delve into the pivotal role of Neurofilament Light chain (NEFL) in neuron structure and its emerging importance as a biomarker for various neurodegenerative diseases, offering insights into dis
Vixarelimab: A Novel Approach to Targeting Prurigo Nodularis and Fibrosis(Post)Quick Facts About VixarelimabWhat is Vixarelimab?Vixarelimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody developed to target oncostatin M receptor beta (OSMRβ), a key pathway involved in p
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
Antibody Light Chains, Heavy Chains, Constant Regions & Tumour-Associated Antigens(Post)Immunology · Antibody BiologyAntibody Light Chains, Heavy Chains, Constant Regions & Tumour-Associated AntigensAn antibody’s specificity comes from its variable domains and its biological effect comes
Monalizumab: A Breakthrough in Cancer Immunotherapy Targeting NKG2A(Post)Quick Facts About MonalizumabWhat is Monalizumab?Monalizumab is a first-in-class immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting NKG2A, developed to enhance anti-tumor immune response by blocking
The common characteristics of cancer | Assay Genie(Post)By Shane Houston, PhD Candidate Queen’s University Belfast Cancer is an age old adversary of the human race. This out-of-control growth of abnormal cells has been a shadow over human health t
Pathological functions of IL-33/ST2 in IBD and Cancer(Post)By Charlotte O'Donnell PhD < As IL-33/ST2 is such a potent inducer of inflammation, it is not surprising that dysr
Oligodendrocytes: Complete Guide + Functions & Development(Post)Oligodendrocytes are pivotal CNS cells, integral for myelin formation and nerve function, with implications in various neurological disorders. Key Takeaways Oligodendrocytes are specia
Innate Viral Immunity & RIG-I in COVID-19(Post)RIG-I: Antiviral Properties in COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Key Points RIG-I is a cytosolic RNA h
The Rise of Alpha-Emitting Radiopharmaceuticals: A New Era in Targeted Cancer Therapy(Post)Imagine a microscopic sniper, capable of delivering a lethal blow to a single cancer cell while leaving its healthy neighbors virtually untouched. This is the promise of targeted alpha therapy, a rev
Physiological and Pathological functions of IL-36(Post)By Charlotte O'Donnell PhD Similar to IL-33, IL-36R ligands are involved in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. Analogous to IL-33, d is locali
The Influence of dietary interventions upon platelet reactivity(Post)Laura Menke PhD candidate, Queen Mary University of London Inflammation vs. Resolution Atherothrombosis is the leading cause of death worldwide
Epigenetic modifiication & Histone methylation(Post)Agata Miezaniec PhD Candidate, University of Nottingham, UK Epigenetics and the link to DNA Methylation The term ‘Epigenet
Transduction vs Transfection: Understanding Gene Delivery Techniques(Post)Techniques · Gene DeliveryTransduction vs Transfection: Understanding Gene Delivery TechniquesTransduction and transfection are the two main routes for introducing genetic material into cells. Transdu
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
Targeted Protein Degradation: The Next Frontier in Oncology Drug Discovery(Post)For decades, cancer drug development has focused on blocking proteins—inhibiting enzymes, antagonizing receptors, disrupting signaling pathways. Yet this approach leaves a vast landscape of disease-d
Treg Suppression and the IL-2 Axis: Pathway, Function and Assays(Post)Regulatory T cells cannot make the cytokine they depend on. FOXP3 represses the Il2 locus, so every Treg lives on IL-2 secreted by the conventional T cells it exists to restrain. That asymmetry expla
How do different types of vaccines work? (Post)What is a vaccine? A vaccine is a pharmacological product that gives the recieving patient's immune system a chance to learn how to fight infection with decreased risk of illness. Vacci