Primary Immunodeficiency Archive
Article via PubMed here. Studies of patients with congenital immunodeficiency due to mutation of the NF-kappaB essential modulator (NEMO) gene have demonstrated that NEMO integrity is required for NK cell cytotoxicity. Thus, we have studied the physiology of NF-kappaB activation in NK cells during the cytolytic program. In resting
Common immune system disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis, could one day be treatable with bone marrow transplants, research suggests. Currently, the procedure is reserved for life-threatening disorders because chemotherapy or radiotherapy is needed before a transplant can be done. But a protein may do the
Emotional contact just what doctor ordered By DOROTHY SCHNEIDERdschneider@journalandcourier.com There were few hugs at Conner Smith’s homecoming celebration Monday night, but the joy and excitement in the air was tangible. Thirteen-year-old Conner returned to his Lafayette home for the first time since July, when he went to Cincinnati
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Boston/New York City – On Saturday, November 17, 2007 Harvard Medical School will officially open The Jeffrey Modell Immunology Center at Harvard. This is a monumental achievement for the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), a non-profit organization established by Fred and Vicki Modell, in memory of their son,
Dr. Jordan Orange is the first Immunologist worldwide to give a webinar (definition via Wikipedia) to a primary immune deficiency patient group. He’s also a pioneer regarding primary immune deficiency research (he diagnosed my son Andy). His webinar included NEMO pathway descriptions, a map of NEMO mutations, ectodermal dysplasia and GI issues with NEMO. The
Before Andy’s transplant and during transplant there was a direct relationship between happiness and the appearance of faeces. Strange.. but that’s the way it is. Extreme parenthood… I remember the day when I changed Andy 34 times in 24 hours. one diaper every 42 minutes. According to the chart below If he had a Type 7 it meant