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Adhesion molecules in atherosclerosis – ICAM1(Post)
Adhesion Molecules Direct cell-cell interactions are maintained and regulated by cell adhesion molecules. The expression of adhesion molecules
Understanding Glutamate Receptors: Classification, Function, and Implications in Neurological Disorders(Post)Glutamate receptors are pivotal in mediating excitatory neurotransmission in the central nervous system (CNS), playing crucial roles in synaptic transmission, plasticity, learning, and memory. The
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
The Role of Tumor Suppressor Genes in Cancer: Knudson Hypothesis & Oncogenes(Post)Cancer Biology · GeneticsTumour Suppressor Genes: Roles, Examples & CancerTumour suppressor genes are the brakes on cell growth — they restrain proliferation, repair damaged DNA and trigger apoptosis
Murlentamab: Revolutionizing Cancer Research with Targeted Therapy(Post)Quick Facts About MurlentamabWhat is Murlentamab?Murlentamab is a novel monoclonal antibody designed to target CD47, a "don’t eat me" signal that helps cancer cells evade the immune syst
NF-κB Signalling Pathway: Canonical and Non-Canonical Routes(Post)NF-κB is not one pathway, it is two clocks running at different speeds. The canonical arm fires within minutes of TNF-α, IL-1β or LPS reaching the surface, peaks, and is switched off by feedback it e
What is CAR T-cell therapy?(Post)CAR T-cell therapy CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T-cell Therapy is a type of cancer treatment. CAR T-cells are made in the laboratory and they have an artificially created receptor on the
Inflammasome Activation Pathways: A Comprehensive Overview(Post)Inflammasomes are complex intracellular structures that play a pivotal role in the immune response by detecting pathogenic microorganisms and sterile stressors. Their activation is a critical step
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
ELISA Troubleshooting: High %CV at Low Standards(Post)QUICK ANSWER On a Human I-FABP/FABP2 ColorStep ELISA, the top of the standard curve looked perfect while the three lowest standards showed duplicate %CVs of 37–450% — because their op
Immunoglobulin vs Antibody: Unveiling the Intricacies(Post)In the realm of immunology, the terms "immunoglobulin" and "antibody" often find themselves used interchangeably, sparking confusion among those keen on understanding the immune system's fine deta
No Cytokine on This Pathway Touches Bone(Post)Not one immune cytokine on this pathway touches bone. TNF, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-17A all act on osteoblasts, osteocytes and synovial fibroblasts, and it is those stromal cells that decide between RANKL
In Vivo Functional Grade Antibodies(Page) STING Activators As Cancer Therapeutics(Post)The STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes) pathway plays a pivotal role in the innate immune system's response to cancerous cells and DNA viruses. Exploiting this pathway through STING activators
cGAS-STING Signalling: Pathway, Regulation and Key Assays(Post)Double-stranded DNA in the cytosol is always a mistake. A virus has uncoated, a mitochondrion has ruptured, a micronucleus has burst, or a chromosome has been broken and left unrepaired. cGAS treats
TIGIT/DNAM-1/CD155 (PVR) Checkpoint Axis(Page) Navigating the Intricacies of Intracellular Flow Cytometry: Key Considerations(Post)In the evolving landscape of cellular biology, intracellular flow cytometry (ICFC) stands out as a powerful technique for analyzing the complexities within cells. This advanced method extends the
Inflammasomes: NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1(Page) CD31: A Comprehensive Look at an Essential Biomarker(Post)What is CD31? CD31, also known as PECAM-1, was originally described as a cell surface antigen present on platelets and megakaryocytes. CD31 is
ELISA-Platten beschichten: Protokoll, Puffer und Fehlerquellen(Post)ELISA-Platten beschichten: Protokoll, Puffer und Fehlerquellen ELISA-Platten beschichten bedeutet, Antikörper oder Antigene passiv auf Polystyrol-Wells zu immobilisieren, um eine reproduzierbare Bind