THERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Jun 23 2026SCIENCE

GPR84: The quiet but important role of a cell receptor in disease

Cells in the body work like tiny factories, each with its own set of tools to keep things running smoothly. One of those tools is a receptor called GPR84, which sits on the surface of certain immune cells. When it gets activated, it acts like an alarm bell, signaling the body to ramp up inflammation

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Jun 19 2025HEALTH

Infections and CLL: What You Need to Know

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer that makes people more likely to get infections. This is due to a mix of factors related to the patient's health, the disease itself, and the treatments used. With new treatments coming out, it's crucial to figure out how these treatments affect

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Green Tea's Powerhouse: EGCG and Its Health Benefits

Green tea is packed with something called EGCG. This is a big deal because EGCG is a type of antioxidant that makes up about half of the polyphenols in green tea. It's found in a plant called Camellia sinensis. EGCG is super important because it can fight off harmful molecules in the body, reduce in

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Predicting Peptide Power: A New Way to Find Drug Candidates

Ever wondered why some tiny peptides can pack a big punch when it comes to treating diseases? These little protein chunks could be the next big thing in medicine. But finding the right ones isn't easy. Scientists have a tough time predicting how peptides will interact with proteins in our bodies. Th

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