A novel CAR T-cell therapy for type 1 diabetes
Researchers show how genetically engineered five-module chimeric antigen receptor (5MCAR) T cells can be directed to destroy T cells causing autoimmune diseases.
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Researchers show how genetically engineered five-module chimeric antigen receptor (5MCAR) T cells can be directed to destroy T cells causing autoimmune diseases.
Enosi Life Science researchers Sir Marc Feldmann, Dr H Michael Shepard and Dr Fiona McCann explain why anti-TNF therapies may be effective in treating COVID-19 associated cytokine storms and other inflammatory conditions.
Researchers show CDK8 inhibition reduces cell plasticity without damaging cells and suggest their approach could have implications for autoimmunity and oncology.
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a key role in regulating our immune system and inflammatory processes. Sangamo Therapeutics is evaluating the potential of CAR-Tregs (Tregs genetically modified with a chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR) for the development of therapies for immunological diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis, as…
In this article, Aparajita Dubey discusses the role of antibodies in regulating the immune system and highlights key features that need to be considered for drug development and how this can be applied to cancer therapy.
Dr Nicolas Poirier reveals how immunotherapies can be designed to recalibrate the immune system for long-term maintenance of autoimmune remission.
A novel highly activated form of T cells could be suppressed to treat autoimmune conditions and activated in treating bacterial infections.
New findings using CRISPR have shown that the IL-4 and IL-13 proteins can protect the body against inflammation from autoimmune diseases.
The interaction between proteins on apoptotic cells and receptors of the murine immune system prevents autoimmune reactions and could be the basis for new treatments, according to scientists.
A study has found a new molecular process in mice that causes autoimmune diseases and has opened avenues for developing more effective autoimmune therapies.
New research could lead to novel treatments for autoimmune disorders and sheds light on the causes of autoimmunity.
Series of molecules may provide more reliable relief with fewer side effects...
Venoms are continually being researched as potential chemicals for medicinal therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases and diabetes...