There are many
complex immune mechanisms involved in the interplay between psoriasis and the adrenal glands, but suffice to say, there certainly is a correlation between them both.
Not exact matches
In addition, Red Star Nutritional Yeast contains other beneficial components, such as beta - 1,3 glucan and mannan,
complex carbohydrates known to improve the
immune response and help maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a healthy range; trehalose, a disaccharide that helps maintain the health of brain cells; and glutathione, an antioxidant that plays an important role in cellular defense
mechanisms.
These include: 1) live viral vaccine neutralization by maternal Abs, 2) Ab feedback
mechanisms, 3) elimination of vaccine - antigen / maternal Ab
immune complexes by phagocytosis, 4) inhibition of B cell responses through epitope masking, and 5) inhibition of B cell responses by binding of IgG to the FcγRIIB (134, 135).
The laboratory focuses on understanding the
mechanism of peptide selection for
immune recognition by major histocompatibility
complex (MHC) molecules.
Our scientists understand that cancer is a
complex problem involving factors intrinsic to the tumor that drive its formation, together with tumor - extrinsic
mechanisms — notably the vasculature and the
immune system — that enable tumor survival.
His research includes, uncovering the
complex transcriptional network that exists in the tumor microenvironment roles of cancer initiating cells in
immune suppresion, understanding the
mechanism of T cell anergy and molecular analysis of T cell repertoire of patients with breast cancer.
Dr. Locksley's laboratory focuses on tracking cytokine expression in model systems, as a
mechanism to investigate
complex functional interactions between innate and adaptive cells in the
immune system.
While the specifics are
complex, it is believed that curcumin from turmeric helps to block free radicals directly, and then stimulates the body's own antioxidant enzyme
mechanisms to support a healthy
immune system by supporting glutamate - cysteine ligase (GCL), the rate - limiting enzyme in the synthesis of glutathione, an antioxidant that helps cells adapt to stress.
Dr. Fiona is also experienced in treating a wide variety of other conditions and has a particular interest in inflammatory disorders, disorders of insulin resistance, and the
complex mechanisms of the hormonal system — and in particular, in the connection between the endocrine and
immune systems (immuno - endocrinology).
While it is known that this inflammatory condition is caused, in part, by a
complex interplay between oral bacterial populations and the
immune system of affected cats, the exact
mechanism of the development of periodontal disease in cats remains elusive.