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Searching for lipid antigens

Article Abstract:

Scientists are studying the natural killer T cells (NKT) cells and their antigens. The two natural antigens that humans encounter, from Sphingomonas bacteria clearly demonstrate that NKT cells are important in immunity for humans and might lead to therapeutic applications in cancer and asthma.

Author: Tran, Cathy
Publisher: Scientist Inc.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Antiasthmatic Preparations, Asthma, Antiasthmatic agents

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WNTer wonderland

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The article describes the development and the functions of the WNT proteins that activate the multiple signaling pathways in cells. WNTs are found to be extremely helpful in the tissue regeneration process and hence can be easily used for the treatment of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer.

Author: Moon, Brandall
Publisher: Scientist Inc.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2008
Drugs, Cellular Protein, In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, Cellular proteins

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Going beneath the fold

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The role of protein apoliprotein E (apoE) and its involvement in Alzheimer's disease and the way it isoform wreaks havoc in the brain is investigated. ApoE plays a fundamental role in the transport of lipids and in the maintenance and repair of neurons.

Author: Mahley, Robert, Huang, Yadong
Publisher: Scientist Inc.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2006
Analysis, Genetic aspects, Apolipoproteins, Lipid research, Amino acid sequence, Amino acid sequencing, Brain damage

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Subjects list: Care and treatment, Research, Cancer, Health aspects, United States, Alzheimer's disease
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