Inflammation

The
effect of gut bacteria on specific immune cells is behind persistent liver
inflammation in chronic viral hepatitis

Gout is associated with unhealthy living, but its underlying
mechanism has been a mystery

Discovery of which monocytes secrete a pro-inflammatory protein could lead to new therapies for autoimmune disease

Investigations into novel solid forms of the anti-inflammatory drug oxaprozin may lead to a new combined asthma therapy

Monocytes are ‘reprogrammed’ to be immunosuppressive as sepsis progresses

Limiting immune response can reduce joint injury caused by the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus

Malaria-infected cells may latch onto healthy blood cells for protection rather than to aid transmission

An antibody that blocks immune signaling offers a promising research tool and potential therapeutic agent