Sentences with phrase «on immune regulation»

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Opsona Therapeutics, for example, a drug development company focusing on the regulation of the human immune system, was founded in Dublin in 2004 by three immunologists at Trinity College Dublin.

«Healthy gut bacterial communities are known to benefit immune regulation, metabolism and potentially even the nervous system, so if cholera or other diarrheal diseases permanently impact the microbiota, there could be long - term effects on human health,» explains Regina LaRocque, MD, MPH, of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Division of Infectious Diseases, co-senior author of the paper.

In 1963, the couple moved to NYU to work as immunology research fellows in the lab of Baruj Benacerraf (who shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1980 for his work on the role of genetically determined, cell - surface structures in the regulation of immune reactions).

This form of interference with bacterial gene regulation is also of pharmaceutical interest as it is known that pathogenic bacteria can protect themselves against attack by the immune system and the effect of antibiotics by forming biofilms, for instance on the epithelium of the respiratory system.

Dr. Quintana's research is focused on the regulation of the adaptive and innate immune response and the identification of biomarkers for multiple sclerosis (MS) and other immune - mediated diseases.

However, despite the large differences observed, the Borrelia bacterium has a clear effect on the immune system's energy regulation, opening up opportunities for research into better detection of Borrelia infections.

The Teitell lab studies immune system development and cancer, focusing most strongly on DNA methylation and genetic regulation.

Career Goals: I plan to have a career in scientific research focused on intestinal immune regulation.

Ma, X., Ma, X., Ma, Z., Wang, J., Sun, Z., Yu, W., Li, F., Ding, J. «Effect of Hyssopus officinalis L. on inhibiting airway inflammation and immune regulation in a chronic asthmatic mouse model».

The current efforts of her laboratory are focused primarily on four areas of innate immunity: the molecular basis of pathogen recognition; innate immunity to malaria; Type I interferon gene regulation; and counter regulation of innate immune recognition.

A large proportion of its activities is devoted to malaria research with special emphasis on immune - regulation, immune evasion mechanisms, and genetics.

The new work focuses on the regulation of immune response by two forms of the signaling molecule IL - 8, as well as IL - 8's interaction with cell - surface molecules called glycosaminoglycans (or GAGs for short).

As our understanding of the profound influence of commensal microbes on the maturation of the immune system has grown, more recent iterations of this hypothesis have supported the idea that alterations in the composition of the intestinal microbiota induced by environmental factors (e.g., antibiotics, diet, vaccination, sanitation) play a central role in the regulation of allergic sensitization (5 ⇓ — 7).

A normal immune reaction, blood sugar regulation, healthy hormone balance and even the production of mood - enhancing neurotransmitters: each is dependent on good gut health.

In addition, jiaogulan has demonstrated antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity and a beneficial effect on blood pressure regulation; it also has been shown to bolster the immune system, improve fat metabolism, moderate cholesterol levels, and enhance strength and physical endurance.

It is arguable that software programs are immune from state bar and legislative regulation on constitutional grounds and require no exemption from the definition of the practice of law to be sold or distributed in the stream of commerce.

It is arguable that software programs are immune from state bar and legislative regulation on constitutional grounds and require no exemption from the definition of the practice of law in order to be sold or distributed in the stream of commerce.