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How to assess clinical response in multiple myeloma

In this interview, Cerba Research explains how its teams were able to assess clinical response in multiple myeloma (MM) patients that were receiving monoclonal antibodies treatment,

From Cerba Research 16 Mar 2023

Common meat-free proteins may trigger allergic complaints in some legume-allergic patients

Many people keen to reduce their meat consumption are turning to substitutes made of legumes packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber.

16 Mar 2023

Diagnosis and treatment of food allergies using a molecular approach

Researchers discuss molecular methods for food allergy assessments, including diagnostic and prognostic markers, as well as existing therapies.

15 Mar 2023

The role of the fungal mycobiome in women's health

Researchers discuss the association between human mycobiota and female health.

15 Mar 2023

Oral host responses to SARS-CoV-2 predict progression of COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers at the University of North Carolina and the National Institutes of Health determined the associations between oral severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), oral antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms.

14 Mar 2023

Bispecific antibody shows improved efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed fully human bispecific antibodies, as revealed in a recent study. These antibodies can bind to two distinct epitopes of the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and have demonstrated the ability to neutralize various strains of the virus, including the Omicron variant.

14 Mar 2023

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

A team of faculty from Wayne State University has discovered new technology that will quickly and easily detect active Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection antibodies.

13 Mar 2023

Pipetting solutions aid allergy prevention research

Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden are using Integra Biosciences’ PIPETBOY pro pipette controllers with integrated LED lighting to study the physiological function of mast cells and their role in allergic reactions.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Mar 2023

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in immunocompromised adult patients

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the impact of third and fourth coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination doses on immunity against COVID-19 among immunocompromised adult patients.

9 Mar 2023

Self-directed autoantibodies against certain chemokines may protect against long-COVID

A recent study published in the journal Nature Immunology discovered autoantibodies against chemokines following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

8 Mar 2023

Early safety and efficacy results on a contraceptive vaginal film that inactivates sperm

The current study aimed to explore the contraceptive potential of the human contraceptive antibody-containing vaginal film called ZB-06.

7 Mar 2023

IgG4 serum levels do not show elevation in post-COVID syndrome

In a recent study posted to bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Germany assessed the differences in antigen-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) subtypes between post-COVID syndrome (PCS) patients and convalescent controls.

6 Mar 2023

How does chronic HBV infection affect flu and COVID-19 vaccine responses?

The influenza season marks the beginning of a time of illness, sometimes serious or even fatal, in much of the world. For this reason, flu shots are recommended, especially for individuals with underlying diseases such as chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection, since they are at higher risk for adverse outcomes.

6 Mar 2023

People with atopy have lower prevalence of cancers in extracutaneous sites and reduced melanoma risk

Fewer cases of melanoma were observed in people with a history of atopic diseases, such as allergic asthma or rhinitis, than in nonatopic people.

6 Mar 2023

Meta-analysis on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in association with antibody titers

Researchers performed a meta-analysis analyzing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effectiveness of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, and the dose-response association of humoral responses with vaccine effectiveness.

6 Mar 2023

Cirrhosis associated with lower immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines in patients with chronic liver disease

The overall responsiveness of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) to COVID-19 vaccines has been shown to be decreased in patients with cirrhosis.

2 Mar 2023

A journey back to wellness after three kidney transplants and weight gain

Rowena Roque, 46, was having a problem that many people can relate to: doing everything in her power to lose weight and get healthy but never succeeding.

2 Mar 2023

SARS-CoV-2 BA.1 and BA.2 breakthrough infections likely protect against BA.4 infection

Omicron BTIs induce durable neutralizing immune responses by recalling cross-reactive and vaccine-induced memory B lymphocytes.

1 Mar 2023

Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

A review article published in the journal Nutrients describes the effects and benefits of pre-, pro-, syn-, and postbiotics-containing infant formulas in terms of modulating gut microbiota, immune response, and allergy susceptibility of newborns and infants.

1 Mar 2023

What is the role of B cells in breast cancer pathology?

In a recent study published in Cancers, researchers comprehensively summarized all available information about B cells in the context of breast cancer.

1 Mar 2023

Immunoglobulin News and Research

How to assess clinical response in multiple myeloma

Common meat-free proteins may trigger allergic complaints in some legume-allergic patients

Diagnosis and treatment of food allergies using a molecular approach

The role of the fungal mycobiome in women's health

Oral host responses to SARS-CoV-2 predict progression of COVID-19

Bispecific antibody shows improved efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Wayne State team discovers a simple technology to detect active TB infection antibodies

Pipetting solutions aid allergy prevention research

Investigating the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in immunocompromised adult patients

Self-directed autoantibodies against certain chemokines may protect against long-COVID

Early safety and efficacy results on a contraceptive vaginal film that inactivates sperm

IgG4 serum levels do not show elevation in post-COVID syndrome

How does chronic HBV infection affect flu and COVID-19 vaccine responses?

People with atopy have lower prevalence of cancers in extracutaneous sites and reduced melanoma risk

Meta-analysis on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in association with antibody titers

Cirrhosis associated with lower immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines in patients with chronic liver disease

A journey back to wellness after three kidney transplants and weight gain

SARS-CoV-2 BA.1 and BA.2 breakthrough infections likely protect against BA.4 infection

Immunomodulatory effects of biotics-supplemented infant formulas

What is the role of B cells in breast cancer pathology?

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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