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Neutrophils
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Immune dysfunction mechanism discovered in stroke and heart attack patients
Every year, between 250,000 and 300,000 people in Germany suffer from a stroke or heart attack. These patients…
A call for targeted research and therapies
In a recent review published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers elucidated mechanisms and evaluated therapies for impaired…
Study unlocks the mystery of neonatal neutropenia in newborns
Compared to adults, newborns are highly susceptible to infections and these infections can cause serious health complications and…
Study uncovers unexpected level of complexity hidden within neutrophils
In a study published in Cell on March 5, Prof. Zhang Xiaoming at the Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection (SIII)…
Neutrophil reprogramming promotes tumor growth in certain cancers
A new research study led by A*STAR.Singapore Immunology Network (A*STAR.SIgN) has found that neutrophils-;one of the most abundant…
Understanding how stress accelerates cancer spread
Stress is inevitable. But too much of it can be terrible for our health. Chronic stress can increase…
Females’ immune system edges out males but at a cost of higher autoimmune risk
In a recent review article published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology, researchers synthesize the current knowledge on…
Small-molecule A485 mobilizes white blood cells on demand
White blood cells, or leukocytes, are the body’s first and second lines of defense against foreign organisms and…