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Egr-1 gene identified as crucial regulator of regulatory T cells in multiple sclerosis

Autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), affect millions of people worldwide.

11 Jul 2025

Novel combination therapy targets m6A pathway to combat joint erosion in rheumatoid arthritis

A recent study published in Engineering has shed light on a novel combination therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that significantly reduces bone destruction by targeting the m6A methylation pathway.

24 Jun 2025

Unraveling resistance to CDK4/6 inhibitors in ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer, a leading cause of death among gynecological malignancies, has a poor prognosis and low 5-year survival rate, necessitating new therapeutic strategies.

3 Apr 2025

Novel cyclic peptide antagonist can be a promising therapeutic approach for MASH

The farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a bile acid nuclear receptor that plays a crucial role in regulating bile acid and sterol metabolism.

14 Mar 2025

Human-specific gene variant may hold key to evolution of language

The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens the only hominids who could give detailed directions to a far-off freshwater source or describe the nuanced purples and reds of a dramatic sunset?

18 Feb 2025

Targeting ELK3 could offer new therapy for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory arthritis characterized by chronic joint inflammation, cartilage degradation, and bone erosion.

7 Feb 2025

Scientists discover critical factor in bone remodeling process

Bones are the living tissue on which the human skeleton is constructed and play a key role in enabling physical movements.

21 Jan 2025

Researchers identify a natural defense against blood vessel inflammation and atherosclerosis

Research reveals IGFBP6's role in suppressing vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, suggesting it as a novel target for cardiovascular disease therapy.

15 Jan 2025

Short-chain fatty acids propionate and butyrate directly modify chromatin to regulate gene expression

Short-chain fatty acids influence gene regulation and chromatin accessibility, highlighting their role in colorectal cancer and normal cellular processes.

13 Jan 2025

Histone markers predict human age with accuracy comparable to DNA methylation clocks

Researchers unveil histone-based age predictors, offering a new window into epigenetic aging and its shared patterns across tissues.

2 Jan 2025

Kaempferol boosts immune tolerance and fights allergies

Kaempferol's role in Treg development is linked to Aldh1a2 activation in dendritic cells, highlighting its potential in suppressing inflammation and allergies.

19 Dec 2024

$Herba Siegesbeckiae subfraction HS-C protects against myocardial I/R injury$

Herba Siegesbeckiae subfraction HS-C protects against myocardial I/R injury

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Herba Siegesbeckiae (HS) has been traditionally used for managing cardio- and cerebro-vascular diseases.

5 Nov 2024

Innovative HiTIP-seq method advances epigenetic research in pediatric brain tumors

Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a highly aggressive and fatal pediatric high-grade glioma that primarily affects critical regions of the central nervous system, such as the pons, thalamus, and spinal cord.

24 Sep 2024

Microbial biomarkers identified in lupus and IBD offer pathways for targeted therapies

Research connects gut microbiota to lupus and IBD, uncovering microbial markers and pathways that could inform targeted therapies for autoimmune disorders.

24 Sep 2024

Researchers uncover why typically normal protein drives prostate cancer

NSD-2 is crucial for AR activity in prostate cancer, promoting tumor growth and offering a potential therapeutic target for advanced prostate cancer treatment.

12 Sep 2024

Engineered human cardiac tissue reveals how lupus autoantibodies damage the heart

Study demonstrates that autoantibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients contribute to myocardial injury by binding to and impairing stressed cardiac cells, offering insights into potential therapeutic targets.

25 Aug 2024

Cross-reactive T cells link SARS-CoV-2 to autoimmune triggers in MIS-C

Research identifies cross-reactive T cells targeting both SARS-CoV-2 and human SNX8 protein, providing insights into the autoimmune mechanisms driving MIS-C in children.

8 Aug 2024

Research reveals autoimmune mechanism behind multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

Study reveals a mechanism behind multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

7 Aug 2024

Study highlights the role of RGS16 in glioma progression

Gang Li et al., at Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, China, presented a comprehensive study on the role of regulator of G-protein signaling 16 (RGS16) in the progression of glioma, a highly aggressive central nervous system tumor.

17 Jul 2024

MPA-CF3: A marine-derived compound disrupting COPZ1 to combat EV-A71

This study is spearheaded by researcher Wu Zhong (National Engineering Research Center for the Emergence Drugs, Beijing Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Beijing) and Prof. Yong Qin (West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University).

26 Jun 2024