Sentences with phrase «certain cells in the immune system»

As such, scientists hypothesise that cathelicidins may be involved in the control of type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease where certain cells in the immune system attack beta cells in the pancreas which secrete insulin.

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One advantage of this method is that it only activates a certain type of immune cell, the dendritic cell or T - cell, and only in one part of the body, near the draining lymph nodes or tumor, which helps cut down on the system - wide side effects often seen with chemotherapy.

But in males, as sperm only appear at puberty, they may be mistaken for foreign cells by certain elements of the immune system.

«We study the role of certain epithelial cells in the immune system.

Certain cancer cells stave off their death with help from a particular molecule in a protein involved in the body's immune system response, a research team at Rush University Medical Center has found.

Our chemically modified siRNA molecules, designed to retain stability in the bloodstream without stimulating the immune system, are able to target certain kidney cells without the need for a delivery system when given intravenously.

Raw Honey possesses certain anti-bacterial properties which help in fighting the bacterial cells and prevent disorders of the immune system.

When it comes to migraines, it is theorized that an imbalance in the gut bacteria can affect the functioning of the immune system, causing the release of inflammatory substances that then act on certain nerve cells triggering the headache and other symptoms of migraines.

The systemic effects of stress include increased levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, a decline in certain aspects of immune system function such as natural killer cell cytotoxicity or secretory - IgA levels, and a disruption of gastrointestinal microflora balance.

It prevents a certain specific group of lymphocytes (immune system cells) the helper T - lymphocytes, from transmitting chemical messages (calcineurin / interleukins) that result in histamine release from your dog's skin mast cells.

The immune system will produce certain antibodies that will attack the cells in the dog's body.

When certain cells in your pet's immune system encounter an invader or a vaccine for the first time, some, released from your pet's bone marrow, produce antibody.

In addition to drastic improvements to skin and coat, high levels of Omega - 3s improve cardiovascular health, fight inflammatory diseases, retard development of certain cancer cells, inhibit progression of kidney disease, enhance the immune system, reduce the symptoms of allergic dermatitis and reduce joint stiffness, which is especially beneficial for older dogs.