Research Background and Research Questions Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a typical disease characterized by type 3 immune-driven inflammation and new bone formation (NBF). Although previous studies have shown that Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) plays a key role in the pathogenesis of SpA, its interactions with other molecules and specifi...
Unique Foxp3 Palmitoylation Regulates Tregs Function through Palmitoyltransferases Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a crucial role in maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing excessive immune responses. As important suppressors of immune reactions, Tregs help maintain immune tolerance, thereby preventing autoimmune diseases. However, in the tum...
This report is based on the following research article: “neutrophil–macrophage communication via extracellular vesicle transfer promotes itaconate accumulation and ameliorates cytokine storm syndrome”, written by Haixia Kang, Ting Liu, Yuanyuan Wang, Wenjuan Bai, Yan Luo, and Jing Wang, published in the journal “Cellular & Molecular Immunology” in ...
Spatiotemporal Regulation of KLF2 and T-bet by Eomesodermin During NK Cell Development I. Research Background Natural Killer (NK) cells are important cells in the immune system, capable of recognizing and killing tumor cells and pathogen-infected cells. The generation and development of NK cells depend on the gradual acquisition of a series of spec...
Research Background Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction syndrome caused by the body’s abnormal response to microbial infection. It has high morbidity and mortality, mainly due to excessive inflammatory response and metabolic disorders. Studies have shown that myeloid cells (such as monocytes and macrophages) play a key role in the pathog...
Scientific Research Report: The Protective Role of Integrin α4β7 and Type 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells in Nephritis In a recent study, an international research team led by Dr. Seungwon Ryu revealed the critical protective role of integrin α4β7 and Type 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILC2s) in nephritis caused by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The study ...
Targeting STING in Dendritic Cells Alleviates Psoriatic Inflammation Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease primarily caused by abnormal activation of dendritic cells (DCs) and T cells, ultimately leading to increased cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-23 and IL-17A. The cGAS-STING pathway is known to play a key role in psoriatic i...
Research Report: Neutrophils Disrupt B-1a Cell Homeostasis by Targeting Siglec-G, Exacerbating Sepsis Background Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated immune response to infection. The immune system dysfunction accompanying sepsis is primarily triggered by pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-a...
Automated Clinical Assessment of Abnormal Walking Movements in ABI Patients Through Image Extraction and Classification Systems Academic Background Walking disability is a common physical impairment following Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). ABI typically includes stroke and traumatic brain injury, with a global incidence of approximately 1.5 million c...
Custom Passive Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthoses Can Improve Walking Economy and Speed Post-Stroke Background Introduction Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability, affecting over 795,000 individuals annually in the United States. A common post-stroke issue is plantar flexor weakness in the affected limb, impacting the ability to contr...