autoimmune diseases

ALS appears to be an autoimmune disease

Researchers show how inflammatory T cells target the brain and trigger cell death Peer-Reviewed Publication La Jolla Institute for Immunology image: The new ALS research was co-led by Professor Alessandro Sette, Dr.Biol.Sci. view more   Credit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology LA JOLLA, CA—Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half […]

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Customizable protein helps body remove harmful cells, offering hope for cancer and autoimmune diseases

by Kyoto University edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan Crunch helps immune cells recognize and remove harmful cells by connecting them directly to specific targets, guiding the body’s natural clean-up process. Credit: Mindy Takamiya / Kyoto University iCeMS A team of scientists at Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) has created a protein-based therapeutic

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Gene essential for vitamin D absorption could help unlock treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases

by Frontiers edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health. It regulates the uptake of phosphate and calcium necessary for bones by the intestines, as well as cell growth and the proper function of muscles,

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