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Programmable Synthetic Hybrid Receptors (Hybrid-Rs): The Next Generation of Precision Immunotherapy(Post)
Imagine a world where cancer treatment is no longer a blunt instrument but a precision-guided surgical strike, executed by the body's own immune system. For years, we have dreamed of 'smart' cells th
Can infection cause chronic disease?(Post)By Anusha Senevirante, Post-Doctoral researcher, Imperial College London With non-communicable diseases (or NCDs, which include heart disease, diabetes, ca
Secukinumab: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Mechanism, Applications, and Biosimilar Advancements(Post)Quick Facts About SecukinumabWhat is SecukinumabSecukinumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-17A (IL-17A), a key cytokine involved in inflammatory and autoimmune respons
Biomarkers & Inflammatory markers of atherosclerosis(Post)As atherosclerosis is a complex inflammatory disease, there are many influential biomarkers that contribute to the disease’s progression as well as biomarkers from atherosclerosis related di
SLAMF7: Activating Natural Killer Cells for Potent Anti-Cancer Responses(Post)Introduction to SLAMF7 in Cancer Immunotherapy SLAMF7, also known as Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule F7, is a surface receptor found on natural killer (NK) cells, T cells, plasm
The role of key Interleukins(Post)Interleukin signaling is involved in a number of biological processes, including cell growth and differentiation, inflammation and immunity. Interleukins are glycoproteins which act on hema
TIM-3/Gal-9 Pathway in Antiparasitic Immunity(Post)Exploring the Role of TIM-3/Gal-9 in Antiparasitic ImmunityIntroductionThe immune system is a complex network of cells and molecules that work together to defend the body against pathogens, including
Angiotensin Pathways: Unlocking the Secrets to Blood Pressure Regulation and Beyond(Post)The angiotensin pathway is a pivotal hormonal system that plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance within the body. This complex biochemical
TNFRSF9: Enhancing Immune Cell Activity Against Tumors(Post)Introduction to TNFRSF9 and Its Role in Immune ActivationTNFRSF9, also known as 4-1BB or CD137, is a co-stimulatory receptor expressed on the surface of T cells, natural killer (NK) cells
Complement: The Brake Matters More Than the Trigger(Post)Complement is firing on your own cells right now. Not in response to anything — C3 hydrolyses spontaneously in plasma at a low, constant rate, and every hydrolysed molecule is a potential convertase
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
Magrolimab: Unveiling the Role of Anti-CD47 in Cancer Research and Beyond(Post)What You Need to Know About MagrolimabWhat is Magrolimab?Magrolimab is an anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody that targets the "don't eat me" signal on cancer cells, promoting their destructio
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
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
Histamine Receptors: Gatekeepers of Immunological and Neurological Responses(Post)Immunology · NeuroscienceHistamine Receptors: H1, H2, H3 & H4 ExplainedHistamine receptors are the G protein-coupled receptors through which histamine controls allergy, gastric acid secretion, neurotr
miRNAs as therapeutics and biomarkers for pancreatic cancer(Post)Pancreatic cancer survival rates Despite recent advances in our understanding of this disease, pancreatic cancer is one of the world’s most lethal malignan
Cytokine neutralisation network(Page) The Adenosine Axis: How CD39 and CD73 Switch Immunity Off(Post)The most abundant immunosuppressive molecule in a solid tumour is not a protein. It is adenosine — a metabolite, produced from ATP in two enzymatic steps, at concentrations orders of magnitude above
Cabiralizumab: Unlocking the Potential of Anti-CSF1R Therapy(Post)What You Need to Know About CabiralizumabWhat is Cabiralizumab?Cabiralizumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting the colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R), developed for treating c
Fezakinumab: Exploring Its Mechanism and Clinical Potential(Post)Quick Facts About FezakinumabWhat is Fezakinumab?Fezakinumab is a human IgG1-lambda monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-22 (IL-22), a cytokine involved in inflammatory responses