All immune system

The unusual features (in red) of a MCH class I molecule’s groove play a role in how the molecule binds to viral peptides.

August 29, 2023

Researchers get glimpse of previously hidden immune system process 

The discovery could aid in the development of peptide vaccines

An x-ray crystallography generated image of a long foreign peptide (purple) being partially held inside MHC I protein’s surface groove (grey).

December 3, 2019

Early immune response may improve cancer immunotherapies

Mechanism may help detect elusive cancers

Adherens Junctions

January 9, 2015

Cellular mechanism protects lungs during severe infections

Research may lead to new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome

Shiva Shahrara

September 9, 2014

Blocking one receptor on cells could halt rheumatoid arthritis

Inflammation, bone loss set in motion by one key molecule

June 20, 2014

Molecule regulates production of antibacterial agent used by immune cells

Protein molecule tied to production of nitric oxide

x-ray of arthritic hands

May 16, 2014

Two proteins play key role in rheumatoid arthritis

Research points to potential new therapy for painful disease

Maria Siemionow

April 8, 2014

Pioneering reconstructive transplant surgeon joins UIC

Led team that performed first near-total face transplant in U.S.

Kimberly Gossel and Dr. Enrico Benedetti

April 8, 2014

New approach leads to ‘only hope’ for successful kidney transplant

UIC physicians use orphan drug to fight destructive antibodies

Nanoparticles

March 3, 2014

Molecule manages blood vessel permeability in inflammation

Understanding why blood vessels get leaky

green-labeled neutrophils with red-labeled nanoparticles inside, which appear yellow.

February 24, 2014

Nanoparticles target anti-inflammatory drugs where needed

System spares circulating immune cells

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