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Cell-based Cancer Therapies Cytotoxicity is a property of some immune cells to induce lysis of other cells that can be detected as non-functional or transformed. In the recent years, redirecting cytotoxicity in cancer has been the base of cell-based cancer therapies that involve the use of living cells to treat cancer. There are several types Read More

Immunological systems function as soldiers to resist illness, but under some circumstances, the soldiers are reprogrammed to limit immunological response. These specific circumstances appear in cancer and illness.  These reprogrammed immune cells are one of the most exciting areas of study and targeting them can be extremely useful to patients.   These immunosuppressive cells are broadly Read More

11 January 2024

In a recent study, researchers investigate immune cell behavior during human lung development in embryos and fetuses. Track the progression of the fetal immune system and its potential impact on embryonic lung development.

Genetics and Mechanisms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, primarily including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Genetic factors are key contributors to IBD susceptibility, and understanding candidate genes is crucial to comprehend the disease’s complex pathogenesis. Murine models serve as valuable tools to study Read More

Colon carcinogenesis Carcinogenesis refers to the process by which normal cells transform into cancerous cells, and it involves genetic and epigenetic alterations that disrupt normal cellular functions, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and division. Colon carcinogenesis is a stepwise process initiated by genetic and epigenetic alterations, leading to the activation of oncogenes (e.g., KRAS) and Read More

Innate Epithelial Barrier Defense In the gastrointestinal tract it is of paramount importance to host health that the intestinal micro­biota is kept at a distance from intestinal epithelial cells (IECs), minimizing the likelihood of tissue damage and invasion. Innate immune strategies include the use of a mucus layer, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and innate lymphoid cells Read More

Introduction The term ‘microbiota’ defines the community of symbiotic microbes including bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that have established their own niches within a host and provide supporting roles in host immunity and metabolism. Some commensals organisms are often referred to as “pathobionts” because they can cause disease under certain conditions. The intestinal tract Read More

The GI tract Periodontitis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease associated with the accumulation of dental plaque (referred to as dental biofilm/biofilm), characterized by the progressive destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth, including the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. (Kwon et al., 2021) During inflammation, defense cells release certain endogenous biological molecules such Read More

28 July 2023

Exciting new research has shed light on how our brains adapt our behaviour in response to infections or injuries. The study has revealed the existence of a circuit within the brain that not only senses inflammation in the blood but also regulates the anti-inflammatory response across different brain regions…

11 November 2022

Researchers looked at mechanisms in the skin that might lessen damage from UV radiation or infections, which can also produce uncomfortable symptoms like sunburn, in a new report that looked at inflammatory reactions in the skin…