One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study published Wednesday. Until now, lupus was somewhat ...

The immune system is made up of different types of cells, which have different roles in protecting the body from infection. One type of immune cell called a B cell creates antibodies that attack ...

What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — and tens of millions of people. While most ...

A new study has finally nailed down what links Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) – a pathogen that over 95 percent of adults worldwide ...

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CAR T cell therapy against CD19 and B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) is a potent immunotherapy for treating advanced B cell malignancies. It comes with a unique toxicity profile that includes cytokine ...

It develops from the abnormal multiplication of T cells, or T-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell essential for immune system function. The specific treatment course and prognosis for T-cell ...