Antibodies are small proteins that are secreted by specialized cells to target and neutralize pathogens. The “Y” shaped structure is crucial fo | Immunology ...

Most people with scleroderma have autoantibodies. Several scleroderma-specific antibodies have been identified. These can help with diagnosis and give insight into the type of disease you may ...

A TPO antibody test helps diagnose autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. A positive test result means antibodies are present and may indicate a thyroid condition, but other tests ...

Antibodies are incredibly useful. Lots of recently developed drugs rely on antibodies that bind to and block the activity of specific proteins. They’re also great research tools, allowing us to ...

One of the things that emerging diseases, including the COVID and Zika pandemics, have taught us is that it’s tough to keep up with infectious diseases in the modern world. Things like air travel can ...

A new approach targets the B-cell pathway with bispecific antibodies, building on decades of research that establishes the role of B cells and self-reactive antibodies in lupus, systemic sclerosis, ...

One day, probably in the next year or two, a company will claim it has put the first artificial-intelligence-designed antibody in the clinic. But the industry is divided on what “AI-designed” really ...

With the increasing market demand of antibodies and largely commercial availability, quality control is drawing extensive attentions. On one hand, investigators must be aware of potential pitfalls and ...