Telomeres are repetitive nucleotide sequences at the ends of chromosomes that preserve genomic integrity. Defects in telomere maintenance mechanisms lead to premature telomere shortening, resulting in cellular senescence, apoptosis, and organ dysfuncti…
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant global health issue, characterized by a high mortality rate closely linked to treatment resistance and late-stage diagnosis. Lactylation, a distinctive post-translational modification linking cellular met…
BackgroundPreviously we reported on the therapeutic monoclonal anti-human C2 antibody empasiprubart that inhibits activation of the classical and lectin pathways of complement. Preclinical studies with this antibody are hampered by its low affinity for…
BackgroundTuberculosis-diabetes mellitus (TB-DM) comorbidity presents significant clinical challenges due to poor treatment outcomes. This study investigated peripheral blood lymphocyte profiles and cytokine dynamics in TB-DM patients compared to healt…
XMEN disease (X-linked immunodeficiency with magnesium defect, EBV infection, and neoplasia) is a rare Inborn Error of Immunity (IEI)characterized by impaired magnesium ion transport due to mutations in the MAGT1 gene, which subsequently affects immune…
Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a major global health burden. While precision therapies like anti-PD-1 and anti-EGFR antibodies show remarkable efficacy, their application is constrained by stringent biomarker requirements, limiting patient benefit. Di…
The cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway is a critical mechanism of DNA sensing in innate immunity. Activation of this pathway can induce the production of interferons and proinflammatory cytokines. In…
BackgroundThe triple therapy regimen of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) plus lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors plays a significant role in the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). However, only a subset of patients ca…
BackgroundPatients with iridocyclitis are at heightened risk for immune-mediated diseases. The genetic underpinnings of iridocyclitis are intricate, necessitating an integrated approach to unravel the genetic connections between iridocyclitis and these…
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex chronic intestinal inflammatory disorder whose pathogenesis involves aberrant interactions between genetic, environmental, microbial, and immune factors. Neutrophils, as key effector cells of innate immunit…
