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Positive Control vs Negative Control(Post)
T cell activation is a crucial process in the immune response, playing a pivotal role in how the body responds to pathogens and maintains immune homeostasis. This intricate process involves severa
Sirexatamab: Advancing CD47-Targeted Cancer Therapy and Research(Post)Quick Facts About SirexatamabWhat is Sirexatamab?Sirexatamab is an investigational monoclonal antibody designed to target CD47, a key immune checkpoint involved in cancer evasion.How Doe
Adaptive immune system molecules(Page) 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
How do antibodies work?(Post)Antibodies are a special class of Y shaped proteins that help guard your body from invading viruses and bacteria. They do this by either neutralizing the dangerous substance
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation Pathways: Unraveling Lineage-Specific Markers(Post)The intricate process of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) differentiation is a cornerstone of developmental biology and regenerative medicine. Mesenchymal stem cells, renowned for their self-renewal ca
The Role of Claudins in Cancer (Post)Introduction Claudins are a family of proteins that play a critical role in the formation of t
CXC Chemokine Family(Post)In the realm of immunology, CXCL chemokines emerge as fascinating conductors. These small proteins, marked by their CXC motif, wield considerable influence over our immune responses and a ra
Enokizumab: Exploring Its Mechanism, Clinical Applications, and Biosimilar Advancements(Post)Quick Facts About EnokizumabWhat is Enokizumab?Enokizumab is a monoclonal antibody designed to target interleukin-9 (IL-9), a cytokine involved in inflammatory responses. It has been stu
Unconventional T Cells: Already Armed, and No MHC Required(Post)Most immunology is written as though a T cell must first be told what to look for. Three lineages did not read that memo. γδ T cells, invariant NKT cells and MAIT cells leave the thymus with their ef
T-Cell Engagers: Signal 1 Without Signal 2(Post)A T-cell engager does not give the T cell an instruction. It gives it an address. A bispecific antibody with one arm on CD3 and the other on a tumour antigen forces two membranes into contact and let
Canakinumab: Unraveling Its Role in Inflammatory Disease and Cancer Research(Post)Quick Facts About CanakinumabWhat is Canakinumab?Canakinumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), reducing inflammation associated with various disease
Beta Actin Monoclonal Antibody(Page) Novel Gene Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis (Post)Novel Gene Therapies for Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive, life-limiting disease resulting from gene mutations that encode the cystic fibr
PI3K / AKT / mTOR Signalling in T Cells(Page) Growth Factors Can Cooperate to Promote Tumorigenesis(Post)Introduction Tumorigenesis, the process by which normal cells transform into cancer cells, is a multifaceted and complex event influenced by various internal and external factors. Among the
Microglial Functions Explained: Immunity, Inflammation & Neurodegeneration(Post)Neuroscience · NeuroimmunologyMicroglial Functions: Immunity, Inflammation & NeurodegenerationMicroglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system — dynamic sentinels that survey the
CD73: Combating Tumor Immunosuppression by Targeting Adenosine(Post)Introduction to CD73 and Tumor Immunosuppression CD73, also known as ecto-5'-nucleotidase, is an enzyme found on the surface of various cells, including tumor cells and immune cells. It p
The Lenti Viral Vector System: A New Way to Deliver Genetic Therapies(Post)Gene Delivery · Viral VectorsLentiviral Vectors: Design, Production and Use in Gene DeliveryLentiviral vectors integrate their cargo into the host genome and transduce dividing and non-dividing cells
The Role of Zonulin In Intestinal Permeability (Post)Gastroenterology · Barrier BiologyZonulin and Intestinal PermeabilityZonulin is the best-characterised endogenous regulator of intestinal tight junctions — the protein that opens the gut barrier on de