July 2022

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Nasal spray immunisation: potential use against HIV and SARS-CoV-2 shown in an animal models

In a recent paper by Hartwell, et al., the researchers tested whether albumin-binding amph-vaccines would enable and enhance FcRn-mediated vaccine uptake within the nasal mucosa...

StefanJuly 29, 2022

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Cancer, collagen the microbiome and immunity – a link!

In a recent study, researchers have described how cancer cells can produce small amounts of collagen that form a unique matrix which effects the tumour microbiome, protecting it from the…

StefanJuly 27, 2022

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COVID-19 and the brain – new insights

In a recent paper, researchers found that certain antibodies mark cells, mistakenly, lining the brain's blood vessels for attack which leads to an inflammatory responses and tissue damage, following SARS-CoV-2…

StefanJuly 26, 2022

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Can reprogramming CD8 T-cells contribute to a cure for a HIV?

In a recent paper, researchers investigated the reprogramming of CD8+ T-cells from non-controllers and tested if it could lead to a boost in their antiviral immune response, as a result…

StefanJuly 22, 2022

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An inflammatory pathway linked to autoimmune diseases

In a recent paper, researchers have identified and described a biochemical pathway that is essential for the production, transport, and action of oxidised mtDNA which may trigger inflammation in the…

StefanJuly 21, 2022

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Developing new tools to combat COVID-19

Hans-Martin, et al., reported the isolation of monoclonal antibodies from TRIANNI mice, which can be used to provide a pair of non-competing human monoclonal antibodies for clinical development...

StefanJuly 19, 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant hardly evade neutralization by S309

In a recent study, researchers described the X-ray crystal structure of a complex of the Omicron RBD with broadly neutralizing sarbecovirus mAb S309...

StefanJuly 18, 2022

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Hair growth and our immune system

In a recent paper, researchers have identified a potential target for treatment of alopecia, a autoimmune disorder whereby the immune system attacks the hair follicles resulting in hair loss...

StefanJuly 13, 2022

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SARS-CoV-2 – a weakness?

In a recent paper, researchers have identified and described an epitope capable of neutralising a variety of coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-1, WIV1 and SHC014...

StefanJuly 11, 2022

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The immune system and obesity

In a recent paper by Schmidt, et al., researchers have investigated the immunoregulatory effects of type 2 T helper (Th2) cells in an environment characterised by significantly high fat stores…

StefanJuly 8, 2022

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Adaptations of tissue-resident memory T cells

In a recent paper by Crowl, et al., researchers provide novel insights into CD8+ tissue-resident memory T cells, describing how these cells adapt when present within specific environments, differing from…

StefanJuly 7, 2022

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Using lipid nanoparticles for cancer treatment

In a recent paper, Zhang, et al, have developed nanoparticles that can break down the barriers around tumours, reaching cancerous cells, providing a potentially improved and effective treatment for cancers...

StefanJuly 6, 2022

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A vaccine with a dual threat to cancer

In a recent paper, Badrinath and colleagues report of a vaccine designed to target one tumour immune escape mechanism...

StefanJuly 1, 2022

Nasal spray immunisation: potential use against HIV and SARS-CoV-2 shown in an animal models

Cancer, collagen the microbiome and immunity – a link!

COVID-19 and the brain – new insights

Can reprogramming CD8 T-cells contribute to a cure for a HIV?

An inflammatory pathway linked to autoimmune diseases

Developing new tools to combat COVID-19

SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant hardly evade neutralization by S309

Hair growth and our immune system

SARS-CoV-2 – a weakness?

The immune system and obesity

Adaptations of tissue-resident memory T cells

Using lipid nanoparticles for cancer treatment

A vaccine with a dual threat to cancer

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