Monday, September 30, 2024

'Inverse vaccine' could help tame autoimmune diseases

Scientists are thinking outside the box to fight autoimmune diseases. They've come up with this "inverse vaccine" idea that could help retrain the immune system. The immune system usually goes after bad guys like viruses by recognizing their little markers called antigens. But sometimes, it gets mixed up and attacks our own cells, which is the problem in autoimmune diseases. 
 
This new research is like sending a message to the immune system – "Hey, go chill out in the liver." Apparently, the liver cells can talk some sense into the immune cells and make them stop attacking our own bodies. They tested it on mice, and it looks promising! Researchers still need to figure out if it works in humans and what exactly they're targeting.






















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