Latest Immunology biotechnology articles and news on biotech industry leaders, emerging biotech companies in Spain

Microproteins found in tumors could lead to cancer vaccines

by IMIM - Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques

2 years ago
microproteins

A study published in Science Advances identifies a set of microproteins that are exclusively produced in liver tumors. This makes them a clear target for immune system cells and a potential target for...

Antibody design and cancer liquid biopsy research projects backed by ERC

by Centre for Genomic Regulation

2 years ago
nanobodies, Transfer RNAs (tRNAs), Nano-tRNAseq

Researchers from Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have each received a prestigious Proof of Concept (PoC) grant from the European Research Council in the first round of the 2024 compet...

More than 20 years with HIV under control without treatment: what we know about exceptional elite controllers

by IrsiCaixa

2 years ago
HIV, T cells

Less viral reservoir, a strong HIV-specific response, and defective viruses are some of the key factors that allow these individuals to control HIV, representing a great model of functional cure for t...

Children Living in Greener Neighbourhoods Show Better Lung Function

by ISGlobal - Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona

2 years ago
forced vital capacity (FVC), Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), green spaces

A meta-analysis with 35,000 children from 8 European countries underscores the link between green urban spaces and respiratory health in childhood

Integra Therapeutics, backed by Columbus and Invivo, to receive up to €10.5 million from European Commission for its FiCAT advanced therapies platform

by Integra Therapeutics

2 years ago
Integra Therapeutics, FiCAT platform

ORYZON renueva su compromiso con la Alianza para la Vacunación Infantil

by Oryzon Genomics

2 years ago

Oryzon suma su apoyo a la lucha contra la mortalidad infantil y contribuye al ODS 3 relativo a salud y bienestar promovido por las Naciones Unidas

Un estudio revela los beneficios de las manzanas de pulpa roja en la salud cardiovascular

by Universitat Rovira i Virgili

2 years ago
antocianinas, manzanas de pulpa roja

Esta fruta, rica en antocianinas, mejor la función endotelial, reduce la inflamación y modula el sistema inmunitario en personas con colesterol alto

The immunopathology unit of IDIVAL delves into the effectiveness of certain treatments for patients with giant cell arteritis

by Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla

2 years ago
giant cell arteritis (GCA), inhibitors of janus kinases (iJAK), tocilizumab, aortitis

Two new publications show results on the effectiveness of inhibitors of janus kinases (iJAK) in giant cell arteritis (GCA) and on the effectiveness of the antibody tocilizumab for aortitis in GCA.

A Vall d'Hebron study highlights the potential of probiotics and prebiotics to control irritability due to ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder

by Vall d’Hebron

This study provides promising preliminary evidence for the use of synbiotics in the treatment of irritability and other emotional symptoms in adults with ADHD and BPD

Revelan por qué las vacunas tienen menor eficacia en pacientes con mieloma múltiple

by CIMA - Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada

2 years ago
mieloma múltiple, linfocitos T y B

Científicos del Cima y de la Clínica Universidad de Navarra describen el sistema inmune en pacientes con mieloma múltiple a través de muestras de sangre. Los cambios inmunológicos observados infl...

Repercusiones de la hepatitis en la salud ocular

by Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer

2 years ago
hepatitis

La hepatitis puede tener repercusiones en la vista, aunque no es extremadamente común, ciertos efectos oculares pueden ocurrir debido a complicaciones de la enfermedad o los tratamientos asociados.

Virus-like Particles as Vaccines for Allergen-Specific Therapy

by Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas CBGP

2 years ago
VLPs, allegy

Novel approaches as VLPs have been proposed to enhance the effectiveness, safety, and convenience of allergy therapy. The review presents an overview of VLPs and the current state of the art in allerg...