Sentences with phrase «suppress immune reactions»

In monkeys and humans, the researchers believe, the procedure may also induce production of regulatory T cells, which help suppress immune reactions.

In addition to that, semen has a particular protein, HLA - G, which suppresses the immune reaction of a pregnant woman's body to her fetus, as a foreign body.

The scientists found that the receptor, dectin - 1, recognizes a protein found in house dust mites, cockroaches, shellfish and other invertebrates, and responds by suppressing immune reactions to these common triggers of allergy and asthma.

Treatment of skin allergies in dogs involves alleviating symptoms, suppressing the immune reaction responsible for the allergic symptoms, and eliminating the underlying trigger when possible.

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The researchers also found that AIP - 2 shifted the balance of different immune cells, including T cells and dendritic cells, which seemed to help suppress harmful immune reactions in the lung.

«By re-directing the immune responses, our vaccine not only suppresses the response but prevents the activation of cells that would initiate allergic reactions.

Yeast overgrowth can result in an ongoing systemic allergic reaction to the yeast that can suppress the immune system.

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, liver toxicity and allergic reactions; other drugs used to treat RA, such as methotrexate, can suppress the immune system and increase infection risk.

Traditional approach to treating an allergy includes medications to reduce immune system reactions and only temporarily suppress symptoms.

Steroids are also great at suppressing the immune system, meaning it's fantastic for helping control allergic reactions or autoimmune disorders like autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), where the body attacks the red blood cells and destroys them.