Cytokines News and Research

Latest Cytokines News and Research

Inflammation at the heart’s core: What clinicians and families can do now

Chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of cardiovascular disease, even when cholesterol is controlled. The ACC’s 2025 Scientific Statement highlights hsCRP as a routine risk marker and outlines lifestyle and pharmacologic anti-inflammatory strategies for prevention and treatment.

30 Sep 2025

Categorizing the risk factors for portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a critical complication in liver cirrhosis (LC), significantly worsening portal hypertension and accelerating the progression to decompensation.

30 Sep 2025

Study assesses the efficacy of protein hydrolysis in developing gut-friendly dairy alternatives

A recent Finnish study investigated the effects of A2 milk, marketed as a gut-friendly alternative, and protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk on gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation levels. The study found that protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk was as tolerated as A2 milk by lactose-tolerant individuals and better tolerated by lactose-intolerant individuals.

30 Sep 2025

Natural psychoactive molecule DMT reduces harmful effects of stroke in animal models

DMT, or dimethyltryptamine is a natural psychoactive molecule found in many plants and mammals. According to an article published in Science Advances, researchers from the HUN-REN BRC Institute of Biophysics and Semmelweis University Heart and Vascular Centre found that DMT reduces the harmful effects of stroke in animal models and cell culture experiments.

26 Sep 2025

AstroCapsules offer a new way to reduce brain inflammation

Neuroinflammation is linked to a host of detrimental brain disorders, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

25 Sep 2025

Greek yogurt after exercise lowers inflammation more than carbs

Greek yogurt supplementation post-training significantly reduces inflammation markers in young males, offering insights into effective recovery nutrition.

25 Sep 2025

UCLA study links morning sickness to immune system changes in early pregnancy

UCLA researchers have uncovered a link between "morning sickness" symptoms and the body's natural, but complex, inflammatory response to biological and bodily changes during pregnancy.

24 Sep 2025

Scientists outline how future therapies could change type 1 diabetes care

Researchers writing in The Lancet review breakthroughs in type 1 diabetes treatment, from immunotherapies that delay onset to stem-cell β-cell replacement and automated insulin delivery. They stress that equitable access, validated surrogate endpoints, and scalable technologies are crucial for lasting impact.

24 Sep 2025

Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds

A new review in Biochemical Pharmacology synthesizes decades of research showing consistent links between regular coffee consumption and reduced risk of liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Coffee’s bioactive compounds act on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and metabolic pathways to slow liver damage progression.

21 Sep 2025

Long COVID linked to heavier periods and symptom flare-ups during menstruation

Researchers found that long COVID is linked to heavier, longer, and more irregular bleeding without disrupting ovulation. Symptom severity also peaks around menstruation, likely driven by hormonal and immune changes.

17 Sep 2025

Can changing food texture reduce how much we eat? Dutch study investigates

A new randomized controlled trial protocol from the Netherlands will test whether altering the texture, and thus the eating rate, of ultra-processed foods can reduce daily energy intake. The study will investigate how sensory properties, such as food hardness, affect metabolism, appetite, and microbiome composition.

16 Sep 2025

Triple negative breast cancer exploits lymph node niches to block immune defense

In almost all solid tumors - i.e. cancers with a solid tissue structure - the detection of tumor cells in the lymph nodes is considered a decisive marker for the progression of the disease.

16 Sep 2025

Blocking immune brake protein boosts defense against Aspergillus fumigatus

People are exposed to millions of fungal spores every day, even potentially harmful ones like those from Aspergillus fumigatus.

11 Sep 2025

Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments

Researchers tested hesperidin extracted from citrus peels and found it reduced inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in cultured immune cells. The findings highlight hesperidin’s strong in vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, warranting further in vivo research.

11 Sep 2025

Researchers reveal why no level of air pollution is safe for respiratory health

A review in the Journal of Clinical Investigation shows how particulate matter damages the lungs through oxidative stress, inflammation, and immune disruption. It links air pollution to asthma, COPD, lung cancer, infections, and millions of premature deaths, with no safe exposure threshold.

9 Sep 2025

What diet pattern worsens inflammatory bowel disease?

Researchers compare the different effects of pro-inflammatory dietary patterns on inflammatory bowel disease severity.

9 Sep 2025

Oncolytic viruses integrated with immunotherapy for next-generation cancer treatment

The integration of oncolytic viruses (OVs) with immunotherapy is reshaping the landscape of tumor treatment, offering new hope for patients.

5 Sep 2025

Targeting complement with an inhibitor may prevent preterm birth and protect the baby’s brain

A research team at the Medical University of South Carolina reports in Cells that the complement system, part of the body's natural immune defenses, is a key driver of inflammatory responses that contribute to fetal brain inflammation and preterm birth, the latter of which is the leading cause of complications and death in newborns.

4 Sep 2025

Penn State researchers reveal new function of antibody-producing cells

The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has uncovered a new function of the immune cells that are known for making antibodies.

3 Sep 2025

Single-cell transcriptomics reveals new players in liver regeneration

The liver is remarkable for its ability to regenerate after injury, yet when this process fails, acute liver failure (ALF) carries devastating outcomes.

2 Sep 2025