Butyrate enhances Tfh cell function, promoting B cell–driven IgA antibody production and strengthening mucosal immune defense against intestinal pathogens such as Salmonella. In summary, the pathway ...

Teleost fish deploy a sophisticated mucosal immune system at their body surfaces—including gut, gills, skin and nasal passages—that balances defence against pathogens with tolerance of commensal ...

New research has found that delivering a stronger form of the tuberculosis vaccine directly to the lungs can help generate protective immune cells to help fight the disease. The research is published ...

Food allergy, or the aggressive immune system reaction following the consumption of a certain food or food ingredient, typically involves immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and can be potentially ...

With rare exceptions like the oral polio vaccine and intranasal vaccines against influenza, the majority of immunizations are administered intramuscularly. However, while intramuscular vaccines ...

An international study led by Paolo Fiorina from Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with researchers from the University of Milan highlights the beneficial effect of inhibiting the death ...

A novel nasal booster approach may help close the gap between systemic vaccination and infection-blocking mucosal immunity, offering fresh insight into next-generation COVID vaccine strategies. Study: ...