A team of scientists has challenged long-held assumptions about how immune recognition works, discovering that lipid molecules can be displayed to T cells in a sideways orientation. This new model allows for more flexibility in the immune system's ability to survey its environment and respond to threats.
Researchers have identified a new immune function of human M cells, which can process and present gluten antigens, suggesting a potential link to celiac disease. This discovery sheds light on gut immunity and may support future research into celiac disease diagnosis or treatment.
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Scientists at the Institute for Systems Biology have discovered how T cells respond to infections like COVID-19, revealing a predictable pattern based on genetic interactions. This breakthrough could lead to improved treatments and vaccine strategies for diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Researchers found that neoself-antigens, presented on MHC-II, induce an immune response and lead to autoimmunity in lupus patients. EBV reactivation increases the presentation of these antigens, triggering T cell activation and autoimmune disease development.
A recent study has elucidated the genetic factors involved in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) development. The researchers found that HLA-DRB1*15:01 is primarily associated with SLE development in the Japanese population, suggesting its role in influencing disease progression. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of anal...
A new study found that the antibody-drug conjugate STRO-001 showed nanomolar cytotoxicity in 88% of cancer cell lines tested, with potent efficacy against proliferating B cells. The research supports ongoing clinical studies for patients with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology found that alveolar macrophages act as antigen-presenting cells to prime CD8+ T cell expansion in the lungs. This process involves the production of interleukin 18, leading to the development of resident memory-type cell populations.