Unique immune response in lupus paves the way for new treatments
Graphical summary. Credit: Immunity (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2024.09.004 Immune cells called monocytes produce a key inflammatory protein called interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) ...
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Neoautoimmune antigens induce autoimmune response in lupus
Research Summary: This study found that T cells can distinguish between self and neo-self antigens, and that neo-self-reactive T cells ...
How Autoantibodies Attack the Heart in Lupus Patients
Autoantibodies attack the hearts of lupus patients. Credit: Xiaokan Zhang/Vunkak-Novakovic Lab Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in ...
Researchers trace a form of lupus to a single mutation
In this cell, Toll-like receptor 7 was colored pink in order to analyze its quantity and position under the microscope. ...
New compound targeting the immune system shows promise in treating lupus
Chemoproteomic discovery of SLC15A4 inhibitors. Credit: Nature Chemical Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41589-023-01527-8 Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a small ...
