Trials race rashly ahead for regulatory immune cells

Article Abstract:

Scientists are struggling to define the depleting regulatory T cells (Tregs), which play a vital role in autoimmune diseases and cause severe wasting disease, massive inflammation and death. A trial in Germany is evaluating natural Tregs, which are produced in the thymus, and another in Italy is testing the adaptive Tregs, which are developed by conversion of normal T cells.

Germany, Identification and classification, T cells, Cell research, Cytological research

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Bugs vs drugs: In the ongoing battle between bacteria and antibiotics strains of staphylococcus aureus are emerging the winners

Article Abstract:

The article presents a report on the Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection, which was first found in the U.K. in 1961 and is known to be the deadliest in combination with the flu. But some doctors have successfully treated MRSA with injections using immunoglobulin from humans which act as antibodies against the infection.

Usage, Immunoglobulins, Methicillin resistance, Staphylococcus aureus infections

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Fen1 mutations result in autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and cancers

Article Abstract:

The views on the functional deficiency in gene flap endonuclease 1 as one of the causes of cancer and other autoimmune diseases are presented in the article.

United States, Health aspects, Chronic diseases, Gene mutations, Gene mutation, Cancer

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