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Chemokines are a family of small cytokines, or proteins secreted by cells. Proteins are classified as chemokines according to shared structural characteristics such as small size (they are all approximately 8-10 kilodaltons in size), and the presence of four cysteine residues in conserved locations that are key to forming their 3-dimensional shape.

Frequent infections and pathobionts boost children's nasal immunity, study reveals

Dynamic interactions with viruses and bacterial pathobionts significantly enhance nasal innate immunity in children, revealing distinct immunophenotypes driven by microbial load and type.

2 Jul 2024

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Researchers investigated populations of regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell, in various tissues.

1 Jul 2024

Combining CYFRA 21-1 with CXCR1 and cxcr2 levels for predicting recurrence in stage III squamous cell lung carcinoma

Despite efforts, tumor recurrence is diagnosed in 35–40% of patients with stage III squamous cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) during the first year after treatment.

25 Jun 2024

Statins found to prevent chronic inflammation-related cancers by inhibiting interleukin-33

The effects of statins via inhibition of interleukin 33 (IL-33).

3 Jun 2024

Research reveals how Regnase-1 deficiency enhances NK cell tumor killing

Natural killer (NK) cells play a crucial role in the first line of host defense by eliminating bacteria, viruses, and mutated cells that might become cancer cells.

30 May 2024

Biological similarities found between "chemo brain" and brain fog after COVID-19

Brain fog after COVID-19 is biologically similar to cognitive impairment caused by cancer chemotherapy, something doctors often refer to as "chemo brain."

22 May 2024

Study proposes a novel therapeutic avenue for tackling EHF-induced cholangiocarcinogenesis

This study is led by Dr. Yiming Luo (Hepatic Surgery Centre, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology) and Professor. Huifang Liang (Hepatic Surgery Centre, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology).

14 May 2024

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Chemokines are signaling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors.

25 Apr 2024

Study links air pollution to increased colorectal cancer risk through DNA changes

Researchers reveal how air pollution increases colorectal cancer (CRC) risk through epigenetic changes, using a large-scale study and Mendelian randomization to demonstrate ambient pollution’s impact on CRC mortality and incidence in China.

21 Apr 2024

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

A study examining 1031 hospitalized COVID-19 patients found that aging significantly impacts immune responses, viral dynamics, and the nasal microbiome, with older adults experiencing more severe disease symptoms and delayed viral clearance.

18 Apr 2024

Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense

The role of resident tissue macrophages (RTMs) in homeostasis and disease.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals inflammation's role in long COVID's lingering effects

Large-scale study found that long COVID patients exhibit sustained inflammation and specific immune responses associated with varying symptoms, highlighting the importance of personalized treatment approaches.

9 Apr 2024

Adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet reduces the risk of heart failure

Adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a reduced risk of heart failure, potentially mediated by specific plasma proteins, in a large population-based cohort study.

8 Apr 2024

Turning back the clock on aging immune systems: New treatment rejuvenates elderly defenses

Study demonstrated that selectively reducing myeloid-biased hematopoietic stem cells (my-HSCs) in aged mice rejuvenated the immune system, enhanced lymphopoiesis, reduced inflammation, and improved responses to viral infection, highlighting a potential strategy for countering age-related immune decline.

31 Mar 2024

Heart at risk from ARDS: Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications

Research highlights the inflammatory impacts of ARDS on the heart, underscoring the role of immune responses in cardiovascular complications from viral infections, including COVID-19, and emphasizes the potential of TNF-α neutralizing therapy to mitigate these effects.

24 Mar 2024

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Frequent infections and pathobionts boost children's nasal immunity, study reveals

Regulatory T cells exist as large, mobile population that travels through body to repair damaged tissue

Combining CYFRA 21-1 with CXCR1 and cxcr2 levels for predicting recurrence in stage III squamous cell lung carcinoma

Statins found to prevent chronic inflammation-related cancers by inhibiting interleukin-33

Research reveals how Regnase-1 deficiency enhances NK cell tumor killing

Biological similarities found between "chemo brain" and brain fog after COVID-19

Study proposes a novel therapeutic avenue for tackling EHF-induced cholangiocarcinogenesis

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Study links air pollution to increased colorectal cancer risk through DNA changes

Aging affects immune response and virus dynamics in COVID-19 patients, study finds

Exploring the versatile roles of tissue macrophages beyond immune defense

Study reveals inflammation's role in long COVID's lingering effects

Adherence to the EAT-Lancet diet reduces the risk of heart failure

Turning back the clock on aging immune systems: New treatment rejuvenates elderly defenses

Heart at risk from ARDS: Inflammatory responses fuel cardiovascular complications

Sleep boosts immune cell mobility toward lymph nodes

Unlocking the secrets of T follicular helper cells for better treatment strategies

Natural killer cells lead the charge in cancer treatment innovation

Smoking, infection, and BMI found to significantly sway immune response, study shows

Study finds interleukin-24 enhances CAR-T cell therapy's effectiveness against cancer stem cells

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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