Lifeline Cell Technology

A Better Drug Candidate to Treat Influenza Infections Influenza viruses are responsible for over 600,000 deaths globally and have a huge impact on human health and productivity. However, the moderate efficacy of influenza vaccines means that many individuals, particularly the elderly, still develop influenza infections even with vaccination. Current drug treatments for influenza infections include…

The Role of IL-22/PLCε Signaling in Psoriasis The outermost layer of the skin is the epidermis, which primarily functions as a protective mechanical barrier preventing the entry of harmful pathogens. The epidermis is predominantly composed of keratinocytes, but also contains other cell types like melanocytes, Langerhans cells, Merkel cells, and inflammatory cells. Psoriasis is a…

Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the virus on the heart has become more pervasive prompting the Journal of the American College of Cardiology to issue a three-part focus seminar on COVID-19 in 2020 to address these complexities. Last month, we covered the Coronavirus and Cardiovascular Disease, Myocardial Injury, and Arrhythmia…

Peripheral blood cells are the circulating cellular components of blood consisting of red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets. White blood cells make up ~1% of all blood cells and each subpopulation has a specialized role in the immune system to safeguard against infection and injury. Monocytes, characterized by the expression of the CD14 cell surface receptor are bone marrow-derived…