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The IL-36 Subfamily | Expression, Function & Regulation(Post)
By Charlotte O'Donnell PhD The genes of the IL-36 family members are located in a cluster on chromosome 2 [1]. All three activating ligands, IL-36α, IL-36β a
B7-H3: A Promising New Target in Tumor Immunotherapy(Post)B7-H3, also known as CD276, is a member of the B7 family of immune checkpoint molecules that has emerged as a compelling target in tumor immunotherapy. Initially recognized for its role i
Tiragolumab: Unlocking New Horizons in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)Quick Facts About TiragolumabWhat is Tiragolumab?Tiragolumab is an anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody developed to enhance immune responses against cancer cells. It is currently under invest
Praluzatamab: Unveiling the Promise of CD47-Targeted Therapy in Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About PraluzatamabWhat is Praluzatamab?Praluzatamab is an experimental monoclonal antibody that targets CD47, a “don’t eat me” signal used by cancer cells to evade immune des
Epigenetic modifiication & Histone methylation(Post)Agata Miezaniec PhD Candidate, University of Nottingham, UK Epigenetics and the link to DNA Methylation The term ‘Epigenet
DNA Origami in the Brain: How Nanoscale Structural Folding Governs Neural Development(Post)Imagine a world where we can fold the very fabric of life into microscopic machines, guiding the growth of a single neuron with the precision of a master architect. This isn't science fiction; it is
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
B Cells: Function, Types, Activation & Role in Immunity(Post)B Cell Types, Antigen Recognition & Activation A comprehensive guide to B cells! Introduction B cells, a vital component of the immune system, play
Anti-PD-1: Restoring T Cell Function in Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment landscape for various malignancies. One of the most promising therapeutic strategies is the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors, part
Cytokinesis review(Post)By John Bannon PhD Early Cytokinesis Early cytokinesis; from anaphase to midbody formation cytokinesis is the physical s
In Vitro vs In Vivo: Complete Comparison + Selection Guide | Research Methods(Post)Discover the distinct roles of 'In Vivo' and 'In Vitro' in biological research, where one offers a natural context and the other precise control, both vital for scientific advancement.
T cell Immunophenotyping - A Guide(Post)Immunology · Flow CytometryT Cell Immunophenotyping: Markers, Subsets and Panel DesignImmunophenotyping identifies cell populations by the proteins on their surface. For T cells that means resolving n
The Environmental Shift: How Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss are Driving the Hantavirus Surge(Post)The year 2026 has brought an unsettling spotlight onto an old adversary: Hantavirus. What began as isolated cases has rapidly escalated into a multi-country surge, leaving scientists and public healt
MHC Class I vs Class II: Key Differences & Functions [Guide](Post)Immunology Guide MHC Class I vs Class II: Key Differences & Functions [Guide] Major Histocompatibility Complex molecules present antigens to T
In Vitro vs In Vivo: Key Differences & When to Use Each(Post)In Vitro vs In Vivo: Complete Comparison + Selection Guide | Research MethodsDiscover the distinct roles of 'In Vivo' and 'In Vitro' in biological research, where one offers a natural con
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
Dual PD-1/PD-L2 Blockade: Expanding the Horizons of Cancer Immunotherapy(Post)Introduction to PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 in Cancer ImmunotherapyThe PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint pathway has been instrumental in cancer immunotherapy, with PD-1 (programmed death-1) inhibi
Transformation Protocol – Sample Transformation Protocols(Post)Introduction Transformation of bacteria with plasmids is not only of note for bacterial studies but also can be used for gene expression studies in mammalian cells. Most plasmids are of bact
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
Do you know…migraines affect more than 10% of the world population?(Post)By Francisco Algaba Chueco In this post we discuss a topic that everyone will have heard of. Let’s talk about migraines, a disorder that hides a huge physiol