Immunity Genes in Women Act Differently from Men's: Stanford University
The immune system genes that switch on and off differently from person to person are more likely to be associated with autoimmune diseases.
The immune system genes that switch on and off differently from person to person are more likely to be associated with autoimmune diseases.
‘The current state of knowledge regarding myeloid derived suppressor cells and how they might be harnessed therapeutically to attain a better balance of antiviral immunity have been highlighted in the study.’
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The similarities and
differences between tumor-induced versus virus-induced MDSCs and the
potential to use these cells for targeted immunotherapies are discussed
in a review article in Viral Immunology, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. In "The Role of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in Viral Infection," Megan O'Connor, Jessica Rastad, and William Green, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH, describe the MDSCs and MDSC-like cells found during viral infection.
The authors discuss the mechanisms of MDSC immune suppression, the types of cells targeted, and the ability of MDSCs to directly alter the viral infectious process. They also report on the challenges in studying MDSC-mediated immunoregulation and the potential for developing antiviral therapies based on MDSC targeting.
Antibodies Offer Immunity Not Only Against Primary Filovirus But Against Future Infectionts Too!
Antibodies from one filovirus reacted to other filoviruses for up to 14 years after primary infection.
Antibodies from one filovirus reacted to other filoviruses for up to 14 years after primary infection.
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New Mechanism Helps Dendritic Cells to Initiate Immunity
Researchers describe now a mechanism of how the fusion between phagosomes and lysosomes influences the presentation of antigens on major histocompatibility complex.
Researchers describe now a mechanism of how the fusion between phagosomes and lysosomes influences the presentation of antigens on major histocompatibility complex.
People Addicted to Internet Are Prone to Infections As It Reduces Immunity Levels
Feeling stressed out after disconnecting from net may alter the levels of cortisol, a hormone that impacts immune function.
Feeling stressed out after disconnecting from net may alter the levels of cortisol, a hormone that impacts immune function.
