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Immuno Oncology: If cancer was a pathogen, would a vaccine be able to destroy it?(Post)
Thanks to the great intuitions of brilliant scientists like Louis Pasteur, Edward Jenner, Robert Koch, Emil von Behring, Gaston Leon Ramon, Albert Sabin, Jonas Salk in the past century, the
IL-9 Signaling and Its Impact on Immune Cell Regulation(Post)Interleukin-9 (IL-9) plays a critical role in the immune system, influencing a variety of biological functions across different immune cell types. This article provides an in-depth look at the sig
Biosimilar: Expanding Access to Monoclonal Antibody-Based Therapies(Post)1. What is a Biosimilar? A biosimilar is a biologic medical product that is highly similar to an already-approved reference biologic. While minor differences in clinically inactive compon
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Buffers & Recipes(Page) Interleukin 12 (IL-12) in COVID-19 Vaccines(Post)Interleukin 12 in COVID-19 Prophylactics Interleukin 12 is a cytokine with wide-reaching effects in the innate and adaptive immune system. Of
Iscalimab: Advancing Research in Autoimmune Diseases and Transplantation(Post)What You Need to Know About IscalimabWhat is Iscalimab?Iscalimab (CFZ533) is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD40, a key protein involved in immune system regulation.What is the mechanis
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
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
RNA Extraction for COVID-19 Testing(Post)Testing for COVID-19 Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation have emphasised the crucial importance of
Personalized Vaccines in Cancer Treatment: The Future of Immunotherapy(Post)What Are Personalized Cancer Vaccines? Personalized cancer vaccines are a cutting-edge approach in cancer treatment that are designed to activate a patient's immune sy
Rituximab: Mechanism, Applications, and Research Potential(Post)Quick Facts About RituximabWhat is Rituximab?Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD20, a protein found on the surface of B cells. It plays a crucial role in treating autoimmune
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
Oxidative Stress: Causes, Biomarkers & Disease(Post)Oxidative Stress Definition Oxidative stress is a condition that results when the body produces or consumes more reactive oxygen species (ROS) than it can neutraliz
Amatuximab: Exploring Mesothelin-Targeted Therapy for Cancer Research(Post)What You Need to Know About AmatuximabIs Amatuximab safe?Amatuximab has shown a manageable safety profile in clinical trials, with most side effects being mild to moderate. Severe advers
CD8+ T Cells: Understanding the Role of Cytotoxic T Cells in Immunity(Post)Immunology · T LymphocytesCD8+ T Cells: Cytotoxic Mechanisms, Memory and ExhaustionCD8+ T cells kill infected and transformed cells directly, and they do it with a specificity nothing else in the immu
Toll-Like Receptor Signaling Pathways: A Key to Innate Immunity(Post)In the intricate landscape of the immune system, toll-like receptors (TLRs) play a fundamental role in the first line of defense against pathogens. These receptors, essential components of the inn
Horseshoe Crab Blood and Endotoxin Testing: A Comprehensive Guide(Post)Horseshoe crabs, often referred to as "living fossils," are invaluable to modern medicine due to their unique blue blood. This blood is the source of Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), a sub
CD4 T-Helper Differentiation: Th1, Th2, Th17, Treg and Tfh(Post)The antigen tells a CD4 T cell to respond; the cytokine tells it what kind of response to make. A naive CD4⁺ T cell leaving the thymus is uncommitted. Within about seventy-two hours of engaging TCR/C
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 Ebola Virus: What You Need to Know(Post)The Ebola virus has been in the news a lot lately, but many people still don't know what it is or how it spreads. In this blog post, we will discuss the basics of the Ebola virus: wh