We often think of aging as a slow, inevitable slide into frailty. The common narrative is that our immune system simply runs ...

A newly recognized set of T helper cells seems to guard against aging by eliminating harmful senescent cells. Their presence ...

Once thought to be a flaw in the system, new research suggests that CD4 T cells may actually hold the key to maintaining a properly functioning, age-appropriate immune system. Prof. Alon Monsonego of ...

T follicular helper cells (Tfh) are essential for strong antibody-mediated reactions of our immune system during infections and vaccinations. However, if they get out of control, this can cause ...

CD4+ T cells, or helper T cells, are one type of lymphocyte that helps coordinate the immune response against infection and disease. The cells are crucial in achieving a regulated effective immune ...

Alon Monsonego, a professor at the Shragi Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics at the Faculty of Medical ...

CD4+ T-cells, primarily considered to play a supportive role in the anti-tumor immune response, have been seen to actively kill cancer cells in a mouse model of melanoma. A recent study by a team at ...

Detailed mapping of CD4⁺ T cells from children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has revealed distinct immune cell ...

Findings represent a detailed resource for future research that could lead to the development of new biomarkers and targeted therapeutics for T1D.

HIV infects immune cells and establishes long-lasting infections that can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated. With the advancement of antiviral therapy (ART), HIV ...