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Early and targeted treatment of dnDSA preserves allograft function

Development of de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA) is known to cause graft failure. Therefore, a protocol aimed at prospective monitoring and treating dnDSA--before it can cause graft damage--was developed for kidney transplant recipients at Children National Health System.

5 Feb 2018

New modular platform offers robust biological approach that targets endless number of diseases

The biological complexity of cancer and other diseases demands a more formidable arsenal of therapies than currently available. Most therapeutic approaches ignore the dynamic molecular network of genes, targeting instead only very few selected disease-related genes.

1 Feb 2018

Platelets play more important role in the immune system than previously thought

Platelets play a much more important role in our immune system than previously thought, according to a study published by researchers from Université Laval and Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec Research Center.

1 Feb 2018

Scientists develop rapid test for early diagnosis of heart attack and to identify sepsis

NUST MISIS scientists have developed a new type of membrane test strip for the quantitative immunochromatographic rapid-test that will be able to accurately and quickly make an early diagnosis of an acute myocardial infarction through the presence of disease markers in blood, as well as to identify various things such as sepsis, a pregnancy's duration, and viral & bacterial infections.

29 Jan 2018

Research could pave way for more effective allergy medicine

Researchers have found a new mechanism in which an antibody can prevent allergic reactions in a broad range of patients. It is a scientific breakthrough, which could pave the way for a far more effective allergy medicine.

25 Jan 2018

UCSF researchers find new way to attack common drivers of 'undruggable' cancers

Cancer researchers have made great strides in developing targeted therapies that treat the specific genetic mutations underlying a patient's cancer.

24 Jan 2018

Universal vaccine produces long-lasting immunity against influenza A viruses in mice

Researchers have developed a universal vaccine to combat influenza A viruses that produces long-lasting immunity in mice and protects them against the limitations of seasonal flu vaccines, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

24 Jan 2018

Study illustrates role of specific antibodies in protection against influenza

People with higher levels of antibodies against the stem portion of the influenza virus hemagglutinin protein have less viral shedding when they get the flu, but do not have fewer or less severe signs of illness, according to a new study published in mBio.

23 Jan 2018

Discovery offers fresh perspective on how the brain keeps its balance

As with all things in life, healthy brain function depends on a balance of forces. We think of our brains as active - moving a leg and saying a word are all "active" events.

22 Jan 2018

Serological study shows prevalence of tularemia pathogens in Austrian hunting dogs

Tularemia is an infectious bacterial disease that is life-threatening for rodents, rabbits and hares, but which can also infect humans and dogs.

19 Jan 2018

Researchers reveal potential of multivalent antibodies for HIV prevention, treatment and cure

The ability of HIV to mutate has been a major challenge to vaccine development. As the body produces antibodies to target the outer HIV envelope protein, this protein changes, thwarting the circulating antibodies' ability to neutralize it.

18 Jan 2018

World’s first vaccine relieves grass pollen allergy symptoms by at least 25%, study shows

Around 400 million people world-wide suffer in some form or other from a grass pollen allergy (rhinitis) - with the usual symptoms such as a runny nose, cough and severe breathing problems.

18 Jan 2018

Novel gene expression analysis technique can accurately and quickly measure RNA

A University of Illinois and Mayo collaboration has demonstrated a novel gene expression analysis technique that can accurately measure levels of RNA quickly and directly from a cancerous tissue sample while preserving the spatial information across the tissue --something that conventional methods cannot do.

18 Jan 2018

Genetic study identifies six new gene regions associated with type 1 diabetes in children

This article outlines a recent study which identified six novel gene regions in children who are at risk of type 1 diabetes.

17 Jan 2018

Scientists identify six new gene regions that may help treat type 1 diabetes

Six novel chromosomal regions identified by scientists leading a large, prospective study of children at risk for type 1 diabetes will enable the discovery of more genes that cause the disease and more targets for treating or even preventing it.

17 Jan 2018

New universal flu vaccine moves to clinical trial phase and could be a reality soon

Alphabet’s venture arm called Google Ventures earlier is one of the supporters of a mega projects that is developing a vaccine for flu that is safe and effective. Vaccitech from United Kingdom is working towards development of the vaccine and Alphabet has shown its support by contributing $27.6 million in new funding. The funds would be used conduct clinical trials and try the new vaccine.

16 Jan 2018

ASIT biotech’s new article presents clinical results of gp - ASIT+ for treatment of grass pollen-induced rhinitis

ASIT biotech (ASIT - BE0974289218), a Belgian clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specialized in immunotherapy products for the treatment of allergies, is publishing a new article in the prestigious science journal ALLERGY.

16 Jan 2018

Researchers use immune-mimicking biomaterial scaffolds to fast track T cell therapies

Immunologists and oncologists are harnessing the body's immune system to fight cancers and other diseases with adoptive cell transfer techniques. In a normal immune response, a type of white blood cell known as T cells are instructed by another kind of immune cell called an antigen-presenting cell (APC) to expand their numbers and stay alive.

15 Jan 2018

New study shows how the immune system regulates gut fungal population

Immune cells that process food and bacterial antigens in the intestines control the intestinal population of fungi, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine scientists.

11 Jan 2018

New TSRI study uncovers workings of first potential treatment for Marburg virus

With a mortality rate of up to 88 percent, Marburg virus can rip through a community in days. In 2005, an outbreak of Marburg virus struck a pediatric ward in the country of Angola. With no treatment available, doctors struggled to help as the virus killed 329 of 374 infected patients.

11 Jan 2018

Antibodies News and Research

Early and targeted treatment of dnDSA preserves allograft function

New modular platform offers robust biological approach that targets endless number of diseases

Platelets play more important role in the immune system than previously thought

Scientists develop rapid test for early diagnosis of heart attack and to identify sepsis

Research could pave way for more effective allergy medicine

UCSF researchers find new way to attack common drivers of 'undruggable' cancers

Universal vaccine produces long-lasting immunity against influenza A viruses in mice

Study illustrates role of specific antibodies in protection against influenza

Discovery offers fresh perspective on how the brain keeps its balance

Serological study shows prevalence of tularemia pathogens in Austrian hunting dogs

Researchers reveal potential of multivalent antibodies for HIV prevention, treatment and cure

World’s first vaccine relieves grass pollen allergy symptoms by at least 25%, study shows

Novel gene expression analysis technique can accurately and quickly measure RNA

Genetic study identifies six new gene regions associated with type 1 diabetes in children

Scientists identify six new gene regions that may help treat type 1 diabetes

New universal flu vaccine moves to clinical trial phase and could be a reality soon

ASIT biotech’s new article presents clinical results of gp - ASIT+ for treatment of grass pollen-induced rhinitis

Researchers use immune-mimicking biomaterial scaffolds to fast track T cell therapies

New study shows how the immune system regulates gut fungal population

New TSRI study uncovers workings of first potential treatment for Marburg virus

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