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Flow cytometry is a technique for counting and examining microscopic particles suspended in a stream of fluid. It allows simultaneous multiparametric analysis of the physical and/or chemical characteristics of single cells flowing through an optical and/or electronic detection apparatus.

Temporal changes in CD4 T-lymphocyte dynamics upon immunization against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers assessed changes in CD4 T-lymphocyte temporal dynamics by evaluating T-lymphocyte responses to SARS-CoV-2 S using Foxp3-Tocky mice and Nr4a3-Tocky mice.

27 Jul 2022

Biotium introduces new line of antibodies for exosome detection

ExoBrite™ Antibody Conjugates are validated and optimized for bright and specific detection of exosome markers CD9, CD63, and CD81 for flow cytometry and western blotting.

20 Jul 2022

The characteristics of circulating T follicular helper cells in COVID-19 patients across mild to severe disease

Researchers found that late generation of functional SARS-CoV-2-selective circulating T follicular helper cells correlated with severe illness.

18 Jul 2022

New high-throughput genomic array offers an in-depth view of the mouse epigenome

A new high-throughput genomic array offers an unprecedented look into the mouse epigenome, giving researchers an in-depth view into the basis of health and disease in a vital model organism.

13 Jul 2022

Immunoglobulin G isotypes switch class following repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

Researchers reported a class switch in SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies due to repeated mRNA vaccinations.

13 Jul 2022

Experimental model reveals possible causes and treatments for long-COVID

In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers characterized long-term pulmonary consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) mouse-adapted strain (MA10) infection in BALB/c laboratory mice.

11 Jul 2022

Human gingival epithelial cells become damaged by cannabis smoke condensate

In a new study, scientists evaluated the effect of cannabis smoke condensate (CSC) on the gingival epithelial cells.

5 Jul 2022

The influence of immunosuppressive therapy on the development of adaptive immunity after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Researchers evaluated the impact of immunosuppressive therapies on the induction of adaptive immunity after COVID-19 vaccination.

5 Jul 2022

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Scientists have described the development of a modified A549 cell line that shows a robust expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 and high susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

24 Jun 2022

Even asymptomatic maternal COVID-19 can potentially cause pregnancy complications

A recent study published in the Cell Reports journal analyzed immune ecology at the placenta in mild or asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during pregnancy.

22 Jun 2022

The impact of epistatic interactions on the ACE2 affinity in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers assessed the impact of epistatic interactions on the ACE2 affinity in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

21 Jun 2022

Scientists explore effectiveness of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers assessed the impact of SARS-CoV-2-neutralizing antibodies on the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

17 Jun 2022

GPR183 gene a novel drug target for severe COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers provide the first preclinical evidence of the usefulness of antagonists of G-protein coupled receptor 183 (GPR183), also known as Epstein-Barr virus-induced gene 2 (EBI2), in reducing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity.

17 Jun 2022

HIV coinfection significantly impacts B cell response to SARS-CoV-2

In recent research posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, investigators confirmed that human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection alters B cell reaction in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

17 Jun 2022

Effectiveness of a hybrid vaccine against COVID-19 and influenza

Researchers assessed the efficiency of a hybrid vaccine against influenza and COVID-19 viruses.

16 Jun 2022

Obesity causes COVID vaccines to lose their efficacy more rapidly

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined a clinical cohort of severely obese people vaccinated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines to determine the relationship between an individual's body mass index (BMI) and COVID-19-related hospitalization and mortality.

16 Jun 2022

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

In a recent study under review at the Scientific Reports journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers synthesized and evaluated the antitumoral (against several cancer cell lines) and antiviral [against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)] properties of 3-spiro-indolin-2-ones.

15 Jun 2022

Fc-effector functions for selecting COVID-19 convalescent plasma

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers demonstrated that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) convalescent plasmas (CCPs) with low neutralizing and high fragment crystallizable (Fc)-effector activity result in effective prophylaxis.

15 Jun 2022

New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, an international team of researchers developed and evaluated quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)-based assays to quantify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific functional T cell immunity.

15 Jun 2022

Elevated Th17 cells associated with increased risk of critical COVID

In a recent article published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, researchers in France indicated that T cell immune reaction correlates possibly with the chance of critical severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among hospitalized patients.

14 Jun 2022

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Temporal changes in CD4 T-lymphocyte dynamics upon immunization against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Biotium introduces new line of antibodies for exosome detection

The characteristics of circulating T follicular helper cells in COVID-19 patients across mild to severe disease

New high-throughput genomic array offers an in-depth view of the mouse epigenome

Immunoglobulin G isotypes switch class following repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

Experimental model reveals possible causes and treatments for long-COVID

Human gingival epithelial cells become damaged by cannabis smoke condensate

The influence of immunosuppressive therapy on the development of adaptive immunity after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Scientists develop suitable human cell line for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug screening

Even asymptomatic maternal COVID-19 can potentially cause pregnancy complications

The impact of epistatic interactions on the ACE2 affinity in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Scientists explore effectiveness of neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

GPR183 gene a novel drug target for severe COVID-19

HIV coinfection significantly impacts B cell response to SARS-CoV-2

Effectiveness of a hybrid vaccine against COVID-19 and influenza

Obesity causes COVID vaccines to lose their efficacy more rapidly

Chemical synthesis, properties, and molecular modeling studies of spiro-indole compounds

Fc-effector functions for selecting COVID-19 convalescent plasma

New test can tell if you are immune to SARS-CoV-2

Elevated Th17 cells associated with increased risk of critical COVID

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