Tag: Tissue healing
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Checkpoint Inhibitor TIGIT Promotes Tissue Repair
New role for checkpoint inhibitors in tissue healing Checkpoint inhibitors are best known for unleashing the immune system against cancer. A surprising new perspective emerging from researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) shows that one of these inhibitors, TIGIT, also plays a vital part in tissue repair. Published in Nature Immunology, the study reveals…
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TIGIT: Immune Checkpoint Promoter of Tissue Healing Could Change Fibrosis and Wound Care
Groundbreaking finding: TIGIT helps tissue repair Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have uncovered a surprising role for the immune checkpoint inhibitor TIGIT beyond its well-known function as a cancer therapy target. In a study led by Nicole Joller, the team demonstrated that TIGIT not only helps regulate immune responses during infections but also…
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TIGIT Promotes Tissue Healing: A New Role for Immune Checkpoints
Unlocking a Hidden Role for Immune Checkpoints Immune checkpoint inhibitors are best known as cancer therapies that unleash the body’s defenses against tumors. A team from the University of Zurich (UZH) has uncovered a surprising new function for one of these molecules: TIGIT, a surface receptor on immune cells, also promotes tissue healing after viral…
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TIGIT Immune Checkpoint Promotes Tissue Healing and Regeneration
Overview: A new role for an immune checkpoint Immune checkpoint inhibitors have transformed cancer therapy by releasing the brakes on the immune system. A surprising new finding from researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) reveals that one such brake, TIGIT, does more than help tumor-fighting immune cells—it also promotes tissue healing. This discovery could…
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Composite sponge offers rapid, safe control of surgical hemorrhage
Overview: A novel approach to stopping surgical bleeding Uncontrolled hemorrhage during surgery remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Internal organ injuries, such as those to the liver or spleen, pose particular challenges because bleeding can be difficult to control and may require invasive interventions. Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)…
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Vocal Cord Hydrogel Breakthrough at McGill – Longer-Lasting Voice
McGill unveils a promising hydrogel for vocal cord healing A team of researchers at McGill University has developed a hydrogel that could significantly improve treatment for vocal cord injuries. The hydrogel is designed to repair damaged tissue in the vocal cords, offering potential relief for people who suffer from voice loss or chronic vocal damage.…