Sentences with phrase «check by the immune system»

These are always kept in check by immune system cells.

Not exact matches

Some of that energy is used by the bacteria that begin to grow now that processes keeping them in check (part of the immune system) have ceased.

In JCI Insight, researchers report on a potential new way to fight melanoma by blocking one of the immune system's checks and balances.

Many developed TB either because their immune systems, weakened by drugs, alcohol and poor nutrition, could no longer keep latent TB in check (an estimated one third of the world's population has latent TB) or they caught it from other prisoners.

«Gut flora keeps us all healthy by helping the immune system develop, and by stimulating a group of immune cells that keep bacteria in check,» said senior author Barton F. Haynes, M.D., director of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute.

A new study of fetal tissue has revealed one way the developing immune system keeps itself in check: by interrupting the production of a key weapon in the body's arsenal against invaders.

CTLA - 4 keeps the immune system in check to avoid autoimmune disease by downregulating T cell activity.

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered the mechanism by which immune cells called regulatory T cells keep themselves intact and functional during their demanding task of holding the immune system in check.

The immune system keeps these in check by not allowing the virus to replicate as much as it would like, although it may be unable to completely clear the virus from the CSF as some particles may hide from the immune system.

Maureen Su, MD, and colleagues report on a potential new way to fight melanoma by blocking one of the immune system's checks and balances, thus freeing immune cells to attack tumors and kill cancer cells.

If you don't exhibit any of the symptoms of anemia (or have had your iron checked by your doctor), don't have sensitive or decaying teeth, and have a strong immune system, I'm sure your current dose is perfect for you!

Probiotics help the immune system by colonizing the intestines and keeping «bad» bacteria in check.

By adding fermented or cultured foods to your child's diet at a young age, you're adding healthful bacteria to their microbiome that will increase digestion and keep their immune system in check.

Our body knows that chronic inflammation is damaging, so it compensates by slowing down the immune system in order to keep the inflammation in check.

These bacteria trigger brain development by fending off infection - causing germs, keeping a check on our immune system and helping to contain inflammation which, if unchecked, can give rise to mood swings and cognition problems.

Vitamin E — Vitamin E is an antioxidant and helps the immune system keep your mouth microbiome healthy by keeping bacteria and viruses in check.

Holy Basil also helps you keep your blood pressure levels in check and boosts your immune system by helping your body to fight off more bacteria and eliminate disease - causing fungi you may ingest.

Now on a special selection of medicine to up his immune system, he also regularly gets his skin checked out by an animal dermatology centre in Indianapolis.

Since our dog has an immune system disease in remission, his blood panels are being checked monthly by a specialist.

Demodectic mange, also known as demodicosis or «demo,» is due to the proliferation of hair follicle (demodex) mites normally kept in check by the dog's immune system.

This infection will typically go away without treatment, however, puppies and dogs with a compromised immune system should be checked out by a vet to prevent any possible complications.

Other potential issues can also be checked by your vet for dogs with mange, as puppy mange may be a sign of a secondary infection or disease affecting the immune system.

Tumor growth is kept in check by your pet's immune system.