Tuesday, March 10, 2026
.
1M+
.
website counter widget
.
.
More
    13.6 C
    Chicago
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    1M+ Views
    ...
    website counter
    ...
    ...
    More
      Home Blog Page 66

      BCN Biobank Technician – (Jobs/Scholarships)



      Queen Mary University of London – Barts Cancer Institute<br />Salary: £33,263 to £35,726 per annum



      Official Application Link

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Comparison in Structure and Immunomodulatory Activities of β-Glucans Derived From Yeast and Euglena – Research


      The molecular architecture and physicochemical traits of β-glucans vary among their sources, potentially influencing their biological activity. In this study, we analyzed the molecular configurations of four β-glucans sourced from yeast and euglena, and assessed their impact on immune regulation using RAW264.7 macrophages activated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The findings revealed that yeast-derived β-glucans have a smaller particle size than those from euglena, yet the yeast β-glucans possess a higher molecular weight. The ratio of glycoside bonds indicated that yeast β-glucans possess side chains with both β-1,3 and β-1,6 glycosidic linkages. β-Glucans inhibited LPS-induced release of NO, ROS, TNF-α, and IL-6 in macrophages, enhanced cell phagocytic ability, and improved cell proliferation rate. Samples from different sources and doses exhibited different levels of immune activity. Among them, yeast β-glucans performed better in enhancing cell proliferation ability and inhibiting the release of NO, ROS, IL-6, and TNF-α by macrophages, while euglena β-glucan treatment had higher phagocytic ability. It was hypothesized that β-glucans with smaller particle size, higher molecular weight, and complex branched structures would probably show stronger immunoregulatory activity. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The results of this study provided potential criteria for selecting β-glucans as immunoregulatory supplements and helped to elucidate the immunomodulatory mechanisms of β-glucans.


      Keywords:

      activities; euglena; immunomodulatory, RAW264.7 macrophages; yeast; β‐glucan.



      Read more about this post…

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Senior Lecturer in Law – (Jobs/Scholarships)



      University of Suffolk<br />Salary: £50,253 to £58,226



      Official Application Link

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Technical Assistant – (Jobs/Scholarships)



      Edinburgh Napier University – School of Health and Social Care<br />Salary: £26,093 to £31,236 p/a (pro rata and dependent on experience)



      Official Application Link

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Scientists Crack the Code of a Mysterious Ion Channel Tied to Parkinson’s Disease – Science News



      Brain Cells Neuron Destruction Dorsal StriatumScientists have identified the role of an ion channel that plays a key part in how cells break down and recycle components, a discovery that could open the door to new treatment strategies for Parkinson’s disease. Washbowls, bathtubs, and sinks include an overflow that keeps water from spilling out. Researchers now report that cells appear […]



      Read more about this post…

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Spreading inflammation via the skin–joint axis – Immunology Research

      0


      Approximately one third of individuals with the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis go on to develop joint inflammation (psoriatic arthritis). Raimondo et al. wanted to understand the mechanism behind this spread. Now, reporting in Nature Immunology, they show that a population of myeloid precursor cells migrates from psoriatic skin to the joints. There, they can become inflammatory macrophages and cause joint disease, unless they encounter joint-resident regulatory CD200+ fibroblasts that keep them in check. The authors thus propose that a two-step process drives progression from psoriatic skin to joint disease; it requires migrating cells and a supportive microenvironment — similar to tumour metastasis.

      Light-sheet microscopy and flow cytometry revealed that IL-23 overexpression induced robust leukocyte migration from psoriatic skin to ankle joints, at comparable levels in both the arthritis-susceptible BALB/c strain and the arthritis-resistant C57BL/6 strain. Surprisingly, myeloid cells (rather than T cells or B cells) dominated this trafficking, accounting for approximately 85% of migrated leukocytes.



      Read more about this post…

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Lecturer in Accounting – (Jobs/Scholarships)



      Queen's University Belfast – Queen's Business School (QBS)<br />Salary: £45,349 to £62,695 per annum



      Official Application Link

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      A charge-reversal prodrug activated by tumor-acidity for selective cancer chemotherapy – Research


      Chemotherapy remains a primary cancer treatment. However, the poor selectivity of conventional small-molecule chemotherapeutic agents often leads to severe side effects against normal cells and tissues, limiting their clinical application. To address this challenge, tumor-microenvironment-activated prodrugs represent a promising strategy for enhancing selectivity and efficacy. Herein, we developed a charge-reversal prodrug, PIX-DMMA, synthesized through the reaction between primary amino groups of pixantrone (PIX) and 2,3-dimethylmaleic anhydride (DMMA). PIX-DMMA is activated under tumor extracellular pH (∼6.5), releasing the o-PIX while simultaneously undergoing charge reversal from negative to positive, thereby enhancing cellular uptake. Drug release kinetics at pH 6.5 were verified via NMR spectroscopy. In vitro studies demonstrated that prodrug activation at pH 6.5 confers significant tumor selectivity and potent cytotoxicity toward cancer cells. Furthermore, in vivo studies in LoVo tumor-bearing mice showed significant tumor growth inhibition without significant systemic toxicity. This acid-triggered charge-reversal prodrug represents a promising strategy for selective cancer therapy.



      Read more about this post…

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care – (Jobs/Scholarships)



      Global Banking School – Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU)<br />Salary: £51,000



      Official Application Link

      Credits: Source

      Disclaimer

      Privacy Overview

      This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.