In chronic hepatitis B, the liver contains immune cells that could destroy hepatitis B virus infected cells but are inactive. A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has discovered that cells blood vessels in the liver start a “sleep timer” that switches off immune cells. Targeting this mechanism could be a starting point for immunotherapies.
Big Blow to Anticoagulation Strategy Against Afib-Related Cognition Problems
CHICAGO — Researchers failed to prevent cognitive impairment in people with existing atrial fibrillation (Afib) by going the route of anticoagulation to mitigate subclinical brain