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Immunology & Rheumatology
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Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli
Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according

Non-surgical treatment quickly reduces arthritis knee pain and improves function

by Society of Interventional RadiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according
Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing

Antihistamines can be helpful during spring allergy season and as COVID vaccines roll out, for which rashes are common

byMcMaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing
How T cells recognize infection or disease

How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta

How T cells recognize infection or disease

by Monash UniversityResearch illuminating an elusive component of the adaptive immune system, how gamma delta T cells sense the metabolite-antigen presenting molecule MR1. Credit: (C) Dr Erica Ta
Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonSystemic inflammation is associated with an elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online Feb. 20 inFrontiers in Immunology.Xiaoxin Liu, from Ton

Systemic inflammation increases risk for chronic kidney disease

by Lori SolomonSystemic inflammation is associated with an elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online Feb. 20 inFrontiers in Immunology.Xiaoxin Liu, from Ton
Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

by Jan Grabowski, Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungAPE exposure induces transcriptional changes in moDC. (A) IL-12p70 content in supernatants of moDC stimulated with 100 ng/

Researchers describe how birch pollen affects immune cells

by Jan Grabowski, Zentrum für Experimentelle und Klinische InfektionsforschungAPE exposure induces transcriptional changes in moDC. (A) IL-12p70 content in supernatants of moDC stimulated with 100 ng/
A possible cure for allergies

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h

A possible cure for allergies

by Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF)Scientists from Switzerland, Japan and the US discovered that mast cells are not only “bad guys” that initiate the allergic reaction, but also h
Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri

Researchers show that an influx of water and salts propel immune cells through the body

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with Imperial College London, King's College London and University of Cambri
Meat, multiple sclerosis and the microbiome

Meat, multiple sclerosis and the microbiome

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating more meat, having less of certain bacteria in the gut, and more of certain immune cells in the blood, all link with multiple sc

Meat, multiple sclerosis and the microbiome

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating more meat, having less of certain bacteria in the gut, and more of certain immune cells in the blood, all link with multiple sc
Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis.Rheu

Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis.Rheu
Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rhe

Study identifies key protein that drives rheumatoid arthritis damage

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a protein known as sulfatase-2 that plays a critical role in the damage caused by rhe
Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary

Treatment before patients develop rheumatism provides lasting relief

by Leiden University Medical CentreCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInitiating early treatment benefits patients who have not fully developed rheumatoid arthritis, but who are manifesting preliminary