Novel therapeutic approach shows promise in mice with COPD
By blocking the lymphotoxin beta receptor signalling pathway, researchers were able to prevent COPD progression and induce a full restoration of lung tissue.
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By blocking the lymphotoxin beta receptor signalling pathway, researchers were able to prevent COPD progression and induce a full restoration of lung tissue.
The antibody targets a cell receptor in blood vessels and slowed breast and lung cancer growth as well as metastasis in murine models.
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.
Researchers have discovered neurons send electrical signals to glioblastoma tumours, causing them to grow but have also identified methods of prevention in models.
Chronic inflammatory processes in ageing brains lead to lymphoma cells that have entered the brain tissue being retained.
A new study may provide the basis for combating malignant leukemia stem cells.