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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
Comment choisir un panel cytokines selon votre objectif(Post)Comment choisir un panel cytokines selon votre objectif Pour une sensibilité extrême sur un nombre restreint d’analytes, privilégiez une plateforme ultra-sensible comme SIMOA. Pour multiplexer largem
23 PhD Interview tips(Post)PhD Interview Presentation Dos and Don’ts It is becoming increasingly common for master's and undergraduate students to present data they produced during their resea
Nachweisgrenze bei ELISA: Validierung und Berechnung in der Praxis(Post)Nachweisgrenze bei ELISA: Validierung und Berechnung in der Praxis Die Nachweisgrenze (LoD) eines ELISA ist die niedrigste Analytkonzentration, die sich mit einer festgelegten statistischen Sicherhei
In the Thymus, Co-stimulation Kills(Post)In the periphery, co-stimulation rescues a T cell. In the thymus, the same molecules kill it. A peripheral T cell that engages its receptor without CD80 and CD86 becomes anergic; engage them and it r
TLX as a Novel Therapeutic Target(Post)Danka Kozareva PhD Candidate, University College Cork The generation of neurons from stem cells The process of generating
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
Mit 20–30 Blankreplikaten: LoD/LoQ korrekt berechnen für Ihr Labor(Post)Mit 20–30 Blankreplikaten: LoD/LoQ korrekt berechnen für Ihr Labor LoB, LoD und LoQ bilden eine feste Rangordnung: LoB ≤ LoD ≤ LoQ. LoD beantwortet die Frage „Ist die Substanz überhaupt nachweisbar?“
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
Targeting Immune Checkpoints as Cancer Therapy(Post)In recent years, the field of oncology has witnessed a paradigm shift with the advent of immunotherapy, a treatment modality that harnesses the body's immune system to combat cancer. Among the mos
Unraveling the Synergy: How Growth Factors Cooperate to Promote Tumorigenesis(Post)In the intricate ballet of cellular communication and regulation, growth factors play pivotal roles in guiding the processes of cell growth, division, and differentiation. These proteins are essen
Tumor-Associated Macrophages: Double Agents in the Cancer Battlefield(Post)Tumor-Associated Macrophages: Double Agents in the Cancer Battlefield In the intricate theater of the human body, the immune system acts as a vigilant guardian, dispatching cellular soldiers to seek
Mononuclear Phagocytes in Health and Disease(Post)Mononuclear phagocytes, essential in immunity and homeostasis, perform diverse roles from phagocytosis to tissue repair, influencing health and disease. Key Takeaways: Mononuclear p
Immunopeptidomics: Mapping the Hidden Landscape of the Cancer Immunome(Post)Imagine a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek where the seeker is your immune system and the hider is a master of disguise: cancer. For decades, we believed the 'wanted' posters for tumor cells were li
COVID-19 Biomarkers(Post)SARS-CoV-2 Background COVID-19 is characterised by a series of biological markers. In some instances, these biomarkers can be used as potenti
The Complement System - pathways & function in the immune system(Post)The Complement System Function Gone are the days when the complement system was considered solely a companion of its impressive adaptive immune system counte
A broccoli juice a day keep the heart attack away(Post)Alex Lloyd PhD Candidate, Dublin Institute of Technology Did you know that roughly 17.5 million people worldwide die annually from Cardiovascular diseases
Tertiary Lymphoid Structures: The Body's Hidden Arsenals in the Fight Against Cancer(Post)Tertiary Lymphoid Structures: The Body's Hidden Arsenals in the Fight Against Cancer Imagine a battlefield within the body, where the immune system stands as the last line of defense against the rele
Chemokines versus Cytokines: A Detailed Comparative Study(Post)The complex interplay between chemokines and cytokines is fundamental to the immune system's function, orchestrating the body's response to infection, inflammation, and injury. This detailed analy
Cytokine JAK/STAT signalling(Page)