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Ancient molecule made inside tumors drives immune response, study finds

Researchers at Nagoya University discovered that complement C3 protein acts inside tumors to prevent immunosuppressive cells, improving cancer immunotherapy effectiveness. Higher levels of C3 in tumor tissue were associated with better treatment outcomes and survival rates in patients.

SourceNagoya University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 23, 2026

Early inflammation signal drives oral cancer development, highlights path for immunoprevention

A study published in Cancer Research identified an immune pathway that promotes the progression of oral precancerous lesions into head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The researchers found that targeting a key inflammation signal known as interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1α) could help restore immune surveillance and prevent high-risk lesions...

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalCancer Research·DateJul 16, 2026

Colorectal cancer research is placing greater emphasis on immune cells

Researchers discovered that the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) influences certain immune cells in the tumour microenvironment, affecting how the body defends against the tumour. Silencing EGFR in myeloid cells led to reduced production of factors inhibiting T cells, allowing them to attack cancer cells more effectively.

SourceMedical University of Vienna·JournalCell Death and Differentiation·DateJun 17, 2026

Antibody drugs with strong immune cell binding linked to allergic reactions

Researchers from Chiba University found that antibody therapeutics with stronger Fcγ receptor binding are more likely to be recognized as foreign and associated with higher anaphylaxis risk. High affinities for Fcγ receptors critical determinants of anaphylaxis, study suggests.

SourceChiba University·JournalJournal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 8, 2026
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A Journal of Environmental Sciences study reveals that metal-organic frameworks may be toxic

A study reveals that metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be toxic to mice, causing disruptions in blood cell formation and immune balance. The researchers found that the MOFs suppressed production of certain cells but also triggered a rebound effect, leading to increased inflammation.

SourceEditorial Office of Journal of Environmental Sciences·JournalJournal of Environmental Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2025
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Fighting COVID-19 with a cancer drug

Scientists identify PI3K gamma as a key player in recruiting damaging myeloid cells to infected tissues, and show that inhibiting this enzyme with eganelisib can prevent excessive inflammation. The study provides a new approach to preventing irreversible organ damage in infectious diseases like COVID-19.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateJul 3, 2024
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Aging speeds up and lifetime becomes shorter in animals whose cells ‘believe’ to have too many nutrients, despite following a normal diet

In animal models, increasing mTOR activity just slightly accelerates aging and shortens lifetime by up to 20%. This research provides clues on why obesity-related diseases worsen with age. A new model allows researchers to study the relationship between nutrient increase and organ aging.

SourceCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO)·JournalNature Aging·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 7, 2024

How a protein component of nuclear pore complexes regulates development of blood cells and may contribute to myeloid disorders

A recent study has identified Nup358 as a critical regulator of myeloid cell development, revealing its role in the differentiation process of early progenitors. The findings provide insights into how alterations in Nup358 contribute to blood malignancies and may lead to novel therapies targeting transport machinery like NPCs.

SourceSanford Burnham Prebys·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2024

B cells drive responses of other immune cells, and can be modified to prevent Multiple Sclerosis symptoms

Researchers found that abnormally active B cell metabolism causes an inflammatory immune response in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), leading to nerve damage and symptoms. Emerging BTK inhibitors alter this abnormal B cell respiration, stopping the signaling that leads to MS flare-ups.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalScience Immunology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 16, 2024

USC Stem Cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

Researchers at USC Stem Cell lab discovered nearly 40 genes associated with immune cell production, including those related to diseases like myelodysplastic syndrome. The study found that gene activity was linked to specific levels of immune cell production, offering insights for improving bone marrow transplantation strategies.

SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 26, 2024
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Potential therapeutic target found to combat tuberculosis, a disrupted NAD(H) homeostasis

A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that disrupted NAD(H) homeostasis is a key factor in tuberculosis pathogenesis. The researchers found that the glycolytic pathway can be selectively inhibited using an LDH enzyme with mostly LDHA subunits, which preferentially converts pyruvate to lactate and NADH to NAD+.

SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 20, 2023

The aging mouse prostate: kinetics of lymphocyte infiltration

Researchers tracked immune cell clusters in the aging mouse prostate using highly multiplexed immune profiling. Early adulthood sees myeloid cells, while between 6-12 months old, there's a profound shift to T and B lymphocyte-dominance. The study reveals new insight into prostatic inflammaging and the window for interventions.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 23, 2023

A key biological pathway for multiple sclerosis is uncovered by Mount Sinai researchers

Researchers at Mount Sinai have discovered a previously unknown way in which the brain and immune system interact in multiple sclerosis. They found that the inflammatory protein interleukin-3 (IL-3) coordinates this communication, inciting the recruitment of immune cells to the brain and exacerbating brain inflammation.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalImmunity·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2023
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Cancer that spreads to the lung maneuvers to avoid being attacked by “killer” T cells

Cancer cells have been found to employ a strategy to evade the immune system's killer T cells by interacting with myeloid cells and suppressing type 1 interferon production. This natural pathway is crucial for recruiting killer T cells to combat cancer spread. Researchers hope to develop new therapeutic approaches, such as forcing tumo...

SourceMedical College of Georgia at Augusta University·JournalCancer Cell·DateMar 28, 2023
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How tumors make immune cells ‘go bad’

Researchers have discovered a protein produced by soft-tissue sarcoma tumors that changes the biology of surrounding immune cells, promoting tumor growth. The study could lead to improved treatments for this rare and aggressive cancer type.

SourceCedars-Sinai Medical Center·JournalCell Reports·DateJun 21, 2022

Repurposing cancer drug to treat neuroinflammation

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have successfully repurposed a cancer drug to target neuroinflammatory diseases like multiple sclerosis. A novel drug carrier was developed to deliver the treatment specifically to microglia, reducing inflammation and disease progression.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalEMBO Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2022

Major discovery provides new hope for blood cancer patients

Researchers have discovered a way to suppress a specific protein that promotes resistance to drugs commonly used to treat AML patients. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize treatment and prolong survival for those affected by the disease.

SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalBlood·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2022

Houston Methodist researchers identify an immunotherapy target to combat glioblastomas

Glioblastomas, the deadliest brain cancer, have evaded immune cells by promoting immunosuppressive myeloid cells. Researchers identified S100A4 as a key molecule that can selectively target these immune suppressive cells. This discovery paves the way for new therapeutic strategies to restore antitumor action in glioblastoma patients.

SourceHouston Methodist·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 5, 2022
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Defeating leukaemia cells by depriving them of energy

A Swiss-French team has identified a mechanism that could lead to the development of new therapies for acute myeloid leukaemia, a particularly dangerous form of cancer. The selective activation of AMPK triggers apoptosis in tumour cells by initiating the cell's stress response.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalCell Reports·TypeNews article·DateFeb 17, 2022

Study presents novel therapeutic target for treatment of sepsis

Researchers found that inhibiting gasdermin D, a protein involved in septic patients' organ lesions, can prevent multiple-organ damage and improve prognosis. Disulfiram, a drug originally indicated for alcohol dependence, was shown to inhibit gasdermin D and reduce tissue injury.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalBlood·DateJan 12, 2022

Scientists discover how key protein drives our immune response against viruses

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have identified a crucial protein, myeloid cell nuclear differentiation antigen (MNDA), that regulates type I interferon production in response to viral infections. This breakthrough discovery has significant implications for the development of new therapies to boost or suppress immune responses, p...

SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 10, 2022
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Cleaning the brain after ischemic stroke

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba found that blocking CD300a enhances efferocytosis and ameliorates neuronal deficits after ischemic stroke. This process involves the removal of damaged cells in the brain, reducing inflammation and neurological impairment.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalScience Immunology·DateOct 17, 2021

Myeloid immune cells in the blood tied to severe COVID-19

Researchers discovered that patients with severe COVID-19 have significantly elevated levels of M-MDSCs in their blood compared to milder cases and healthy individuals. These findings suggest a potential connection between early immune responses and disease severity.

SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJan 26, 2021

Stanford study reveals immune driver of brain aging

A Stanford study reveals that chronic inflammation driven by myeloid cells is the main driver of brain aging. The researchers found that blocking a specific hormone-receptor interaction in these cells can restore youthful metabolism and calm down inflammation, potentially reversing age-related cognitive decline.

SourceStanford Medicine·JournalNature·DateJan 20, 2021

New cancer immunotherapy targeting myeloid cells slows tumor growth

Researchers have discovered a new class of immunotherapy that targets myeloid immune cells and slows tumor growth by inhibiting the c-Rel molecule. The treatment showed promising results in both human cells and mouse models, shrinking tumors by up to 80% and reducing immune suppressor cells.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·JournalNature Cancer·DateMay 27, 2020

Engineered bone marrow cells slow growth of prostate and pancreatic cancer cells

A study published in Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer found that introducing bone marrow cells with a specific gene deletion can induce an immune response against prostate and pancreatic cancer cells. The technique, known as adoptive cell therapy, uses patients' own marrow cells to target cancer.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalJournal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer·DateMar 5, 2020
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Stopping cancer from recruiting immune system double agents

Researchers discover a potential therapy that can disrupt the recruitment of myeloid cells by cancerous tumors, boosting the function of disease-fighting M1 type of myeloid cells. This approach shows great promise in reducing tumor growth and promoting a microenvironment where T cells can attack cancer.

SourceRush University Medical Center·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 4, 2019

Research to identify and target high blood pressure indicators

Researchers are exploring the interaction between vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) and myeloid cells in blood circulation to identify novel biomarkers for unstable plaques. This project aims to develop therapeutic targets for treating blood vessel complications in hypertension, potentially preventing heart attacks and stroke.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·DateDec 10, 2018
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Blood-filtering organs fight infections that enter through the skin

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine discovered that certain viruses evade the innate immune system by spreading to blood and being fought off in organs like the liver and spleen. This finding could lead to better treatments for viral infections like Zika, dengue, and measles.

SourcePenn State·JournalPLOS Pathogens·DateAug 16, 2017
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Can myeloid derived suppressor cells subdue viral infections?

Research highlights the role of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in regulating immune responses to viral infections. These cells have been shown to directly alter the viral infectious process, posing challenges for developing antiviral therapies.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalViral Immunology·DateJan 26, 2017

Circulating immune cells as biomarkers for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

A study by Helmholtz Zentrum München found that myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are increased in the blood of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), correlating with lung function decline. MDSC may serve as a biomarker for IPF diagnosis and disease progression.

SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·JournalEuropean Respiratory Journal·DateSep 2, 2016

Innate immune landscape in glioblastoma patient tumors

Researchers analyzed myeloid lineage immune cells in glioblastoma patients, revealing non-polarized cell state and potential therapeutic strategy. The study suggests stimulating these cells to adopt an anti-tumor identity may be effective.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJCI Insight·DateFeb 25, 2016
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Immune suppressor cells identified for advanced prostate cancer

Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center identified myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) as a key player in advanced prostate cancer progression. Depletion of MDSCs and blocking specific signaling pathways showed promise in suppressing tumor growth, paving the way for potential therapeutic opportunities.

SourceUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center·JournalCancer Discovery·DateDec 21, 2015

Before there will be blood

Scientists identify tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) as a key player in the emergence of hematopoietic stem cells, a breakthrough that could aid in developing induced pluripotent stem cell replacements for blood disorders. The discovery sheds light on the complexities of HSC genesis and paves the way for further research.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCell·DateNov 6, 2014
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Blocking one receptor could halt rheumatoid arthritis

A team of researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago has identified a single receptor, TLR5, that triggers inflammation and bone degradation in rheumatoid arthritis. Blocking this receptor may provide a new therapeutic target to interrupt the disease's vicious cycle.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalThe Journal of Immunology·DateSep 10, 2014

Reversing blood and freshening it up

Researchers have successfully rejuvenated the blood of mice by reprogramming their stem cells, reversing epigenetic changes that occur with age. This breakthrough could potentially lead to new treatments for diseases such as leukemia, where cancer often originates in older, damaged bone marrow.

SourceLund University·JournalBlood·DateMar 25, 2013

Moffitt researchers say effective immunotherapy for melanoma hinges on blocking suppressive factors

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that blocking myeloid-derived suppressor cells and regulatory T-cell reconstitution improves adoptive T-cell therapy for melanoma. This blockade is achieved after total body irradiation eliminates these cells, leading to delayed tumor growth and enhanced survival in mice.

SourceH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute·JournalThe Journal of Immunology·DateDec 11, 2012
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Study finds potential key to immune suppression in cancer

Researchers discovered that the interaction between CD4 T cells and myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) can inhibit T-cell function, while CD8 T cells are not affected. The study suggests a potential mechanism for controlling dysregulated immune responses in cancer.

SourceH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute·JournalCancer Research·DateJan 19, 2012