Cytology
Scientists have discovered that the intracellularly expressed HIV-1 Tat protein inhibits neural cell proliferation. This study, published in the journal Neuroscience Letters, found that Tat expression resulted in growth inhibition of astrocytes, neurons, and non-glial cells. The researchers also identified that Tat interacts with multiple cell cycle-related proteins, which may
Immunology
Researchers at a U.K. laryngeal research group are making groundbreaking discoveries about the immune function of cells lining the larynx, which could have significant implications for the treatment of diseases such as asthma and cancer. Led by Martin Birchall, M.D., the team is studying the biology of the
Immunology
Immunologists in the United States have identified key factors influencing the survival of cells expressing low-affinity T cell receptors (TCR). Through a study conducted at Harvard University, researchers analyzed the selection and survival of cells expressing a low-affinity TCR under optimal and sub-optimal conditions. The findings suggest that both a
