A study supports the idea that some T cells that react to microbes also may react to normal human proteins, causing autoimmune disease. The findings promise to accelerate efforts to improve diagnostic tools and treatments for autoimmune diseases.
Sau Paulo [Brazil], July 19 (ANI): An article published in the journal 'Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology' describes a study conducted by researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and the University of So Paulo (USP) in Brazil that demonstrates how a human prot
Texas [US], February 13 (ANI): A team of researchers discovered that a human protein named SAMHD1 recognises a unique molecular pattern in nucleic acids. This pattern, called 'phosphorothioate', may act as a signal for action to the human body defense system and henceforth could be a step f
Texas [US], February 11 (ANI): The researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have discovered that a human protein named SAMHD1 recognizes a unique molecular pattern in nucleic acids. This pattern, called 'phosphorothioate', may act
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): Plenty of fats including the one in fast foods including the burgers and pizza are known as Triglycerides. However, there are some fats that are a necessity to fuel the body for daily activities. In a recent study, researchers have found a way to produce
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): Chickens that have been genetically modified to produce human proteins in eggs can offer a cost-effective method of producing certain types of drugs.