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PEPITEM: Helping the body’s natural defence against arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are diseases where the body’s immune system attacks the joints by mistake. White blood cells move into the joints, causing swelling, pain and stiffness. Over time, this can damage the
An introduction to modelling lymphocyte migration in vitro
Lymphocyte recruitment to inflamed endothelial cells (EC) is fundamental to immune homeostasis – providing both cell-mediated defence against disease, while also contributing to the resolution of inflammation. However, the dynamic relationship between lymphocytes and EC can become
Go with the flow: Studying the movement of T-cells to sites of inflammation
Inflammation is the protective response of the immune system that aids the removal of invading infectious agents and repair tissue injury. It involves the movement of white blood cells (leukocytes) from the bloodstream, through the cells lining
Fat and genes: can they predict stroke?
The modern way of life has led to an unprecedented increase of diseases that affect the well-being of our arteries, including high blood pressure, high lipids, diabetes and obesity. These diseases promote atherosclerosis, which means the deposition
