Posts Tagged ‘immune cells’
How a fat cell’s immune response makes obesity worse
When obesity occurs, a person’s own fat cells can set off a complex inflammatory chain reaction that can further disrupt metabolism and weaken immune response …
Read Full ArticleAssassin cells armed with anticancer drugs kill tumors in mice
A new integrative cancer therapy approach combines natural killer cell therapy and chemotherapy to attack solid tumors. …
Read Full ArticleBoosting the immune system’s appetite for brain cancer
An immunotherapy combination that encourages immune cells to consume tumors could lead to long-term remission for glioblastoma. …
Read Full ArticleNew research links autoimmunity to Parkinson’s disease onset
A new study adds increasing evidence that Parkinson’s disease is partly an autoimmune disease. …
Read Full ArticleAutism in males linked to defect in brain immune cells, microglia
Many cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may result from problems in immune cells that normally work to trim back unneeded brain connections in early life …
Read Full ArticleIdentical mice, different gut bacteria, different levels of colon cancer
Study offers new clues about how the composition of the gut microbiome may contribute to the development of colorectal cancer. …
Read Full ArticleHow to boost immune response to vaccines in older people
New research shows that an existing treatment for genital warts can be repurposed to boost immune responses to vaccines in older mice. …
Read Full ArticleNew type of immunotherapy hinders the spread of ovarian cancer
A new type of immunotherapy that targets macrophages has undergone preliminary testing in mice and shows promise for the future treatment of ovarian cancer …
Read Full ArticleImmunotherapy using ‘young cells’ offers promising option against cancer
A new study suggests the age of immune cells used in cancer therapy plays a role in the effectiveness of immunotherapy. …
Read Full ArticleStudy finds molecule in lymphatic system implicated in autoimmune diseases
A molecule in the lymphatic system that limits immune responses could potentially play a role in autoimmune disease. …
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