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Unlocking New Hope for Autoimmune Disease Patients: The Role of Rare T Cells

I want to share with you the latest research on how the body is signaled to create unwanted inflammation.  This research was published July 4, 2024 from two research institutes in Kyoto, Japan and Milan, Italy validating our LRA (Lymphocyte Response Assay) sensitivity/allergy testing by ELISA/ACT Biotechnologies.  This is the test we use at our office to identify 406 possible reactive items.

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis using a new technology called ReapTEC. This tool has helped scientists identify rare types of T cells that are linked to these conditions. These T cells, previously hard to detect, have specific genetic markers that might explain their role in autoimmune disorders.

This discovery could pave the way for more targeted treatments that focus on these rogue T cells, offering the potential for therapies that address the underlying causes of autoimmune diseases rather than just managing symptoms.

For more details, check out the full article here.

 

Full link to the article: https://www.technologynetworks.com/immunology/news/novel-gene-expression-technology-discovers-rare-t-cells-associated-with-autoimmune-disease-388469

 

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