IL-21R-STAT3 signalling initiates a differentiation program in uterine tissue-resident NK cells to support pregnancy

Tweezer Abstract Tissue-resident Natural Killer (trNK) cells are crucial components of local immunity that activate rapidly upon infection.However, under steady state conditions, their responses are tightly controlled to prevent unwanted tissue damage.The mechanisms governing their differentiation and activation are not fully understood.Here, we ch

read more


Silencing of PARP2 Blocks Autophagic Degradation

Poly(ADP-Ribose) polymerases (PARPs) are enzymes that metabolize NAD+.PARP1 and PARP10 were previously implicated in the regulation of autophagy.Here we showed that cytosolic electron-dense particles appear in the cytoplasm of C2C12 myoblasts in which PARP2 is silenced by shRNA.The cytosolic electron-dense bodies resemble autophagic vesicles and, i

read more

Associations between Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity and psychopathological manifestations in schizophrenic patients: A single-center study from Ecuador.

BackgroundSchizophrenia, a complex neuropsychiatric disorder, is believed to be influenced by various factors including environmental exposures.A potential environmental factor is the infection by the obligate intracellular parasitic protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii which affects neurotransmitter levels, which could potentially exacerbate, trigger symp

read more

Essential Medicines for Children: An Endocrine Perspective

The emergence of endocrine disease has created significant challenges for healthcare policy-makers and payers across the world.Policy-makers have to ensure availability of drugs used Cleansing Foam for various endocrinopathies.One way in which this is facilitated is through the World Health Organization (WHO) List of Essential Medicines (LEM).The L

read more