Sentences with phrase «certain cells of the immune system»

Likewise, certain cells of the immune system called immunoglobulins are dependent on proteins for their synthesis.

Not exact matches

The chips are designed to look for the activation of certain white blood cells, which would indicate the immune system was going to work to fight the infection.

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.

By manipulating the function of certain immune cells, called T cells, researchers could help restore the system's balance and create new treatments to target these diseases.

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

Results of an initial study of tumors from patients with lung cancer or head and neck cancer suggest that the widespread acquired resistance to immunotherapy drugs known as checkpoint inhibitors may be due to the elimination of certain genetic mutations needed to enable the immune system to recognize and attack malignant cells.

Defender cells would be fiercely fighting off even harmless foreign substances like the parts of certain kinds of food, for example, as the immune system would simply not be «tolerant» towards these harmless substances.

For example, he's designing nanoparticles that bait specific immune system cells by displaying certain features on their surface; inside, the nanoparticles contain an antigen of a particular microbe.

Certain molecules on tumors can serve as targets for attack by cells of the immune system.

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

A buildup of too many dead skin cells has also been linked to high levels of insulin, as well as an overactive immune system, which could stem from things like chronic illness, infections, stress or certain medications.

The white blood cells that make up our immune system operate more efficiently on certain types of nutrients such as these bitter - tasting polysaccharide sugars.

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.

Along with supporting the immune system, brittle bones, bone pain, healthy cell division, and other age related issues, Life Extension Liquid Vitamin D3 may also provide support for low birth weight, daytime sleepiness, and certain types of cancer.

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.

Glycoproteins and polysaccharide molecules like glycosaminoglycans are important structural components of the body; certain cell types rely on glucose for energy; and the immune system relies on glucose for generation of reactive oxygen species to kill pathogens.

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.

Low counts of certain blood cells can indicate hidden diseases such as anemia, bleeding or even bone marrow or immune system disorders.

Clinical and laboratory research has shown that certain herbs can support normal function of the liver, kidneys, heart and immune system; reduce inflammation and improve blood flow through damaged tissues; promote the differentiation, aging and death of tumor cells; and reduce pain.

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.