Immunology Archives – Ominy Science

Scientists find immunotherapy anti-CTLA-4 extends life of mice with glioblastoma and discover new way cells kill cancer

15th August 202315th August 2023 Ominy science editory team 0 Comments

Scientists have found the immunotherapy treatment anti-CTLA-4 leads to considerably greater survival of mice with glioblastoma. Furthermore, they discovered that this therapy was dependent on immune cells called CD4+ T cells infiltrating the brain and triggering the tumor-destructive activities of other immune cells called microglia, which permanently reside in the brain.

How Cancer Cells Evade Immune Defenses Inspires New Treatment Approach

29th December 2020 Ominy science editory team 0 Comments

Researchers have learned how chromosomal instability allows cancer cells to avoid immune defenses and metastasize (spread). The discovery opens up potential new avenues for treatment.

Immunology Medicine and Health News

Children produce different antibodies in response to SARS-CoV-2

6th November 2020 Ominy science editory team 0 Comments

Children and adults produce different types and amounts of antibodies in response to infection with the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found.

Immunology Medicine and Health

Giving the immune system a double boost against cancer

2nd November 2020 Ominy science editory team 0 Comments

Cancer immunotherapies, which empower patients’ immune systems to eliminate tumors, are revolutionizing cancer treatment. Many patients respond well to these treatments, sometimes experiencing long-lasting remissions. But some cancers remain difficult to treat with immunotherapy, and expanding the impact of the approach is a high priority.

Immunology Medicine and Health News

Protein that keeps immune system from freaking out could form basis for new therapeutics

16th October 2020 Ominy science editory team 0 Comments

In a study published October 14, 2020 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine discovered that a molecule called Girdin, or GIV, acts as a brake on macrophages.

Diseases Immunology Medicine and Health News

Vitamin D deficiency might play a role in covid19 mortality rates

9th May 2020 Ominy science editory team 0 Comments

After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.

Diseases Immunology Uncategorised