Found 174 news articles for inflammation

…identified that an inflammation causing molecule, Interleukin 6 (IL-6), propels both emphysema and lung cancer through a process called trans-signalling. “Trans-signalling and IL-6 are having very important effects on lung……  Read more

…and is the inhibitor of IL-1, one of the most important inflammatory cytokines. The body uses IL-1Ra to curb excessive inflammation. In some diseases that involve chronic inflammation such as……  Read more

…and inflammation in utero alters development of the fetus to affect health after birth, and the group is studying ways to treat or prevent inflammation and its effects. A/Prof Tim……  Read more

…infection, rotavirus, inducing cell death and damaging inflammation in the pancreas,” Dr Sadler said. Inflammation – ‘a double-edged sword’ “While MDA5 initially helps the body to fight off the virus,……  Read more

…understand the most critical contributing factors to IBD. Jaclyn has previously identified that gut pathogens specifically target host mediators of inflammation and programmed cell death (apoptosis) for modification, disabling their……  Read more

…a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza called H7N9, is detected by the immune system of the infected person or animal. “While inflammation is a normal response to seasonal flu……  Read more

…body can react with sugars (such as those consumed in foods or beverages) to form AGEs within the body. AGEs are known contributors to oxidative stress and inflammation and have……  Read more

…menstruation. Learn more about Reproductive health Michelle Chonwerawong Centre for Innate Immunity and Infectious Diseases Research Groups: Gastrointestinal Infection and Inflammation Supervisors: Associate Professor Richard Ferrero, Dr Jonathan Ferrand Michelle……  Read more

…develop in tissues affected by chronic inflammation, as well as in certain inflammation-associated cancers where they are an indicator of patient survival,” Prof Jenkins explains. Stomach cancer facts Stomach cancer,……  Read more

…known to protect the developing brain. They are the first to uncover the benefits of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in reducing brain injury caused by inflammation. The findings of the……  Read more