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10 articles for “Cellular immunity”
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Defensive Mechanisms and Key Strategies with Its Specified Role in Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)
Abstract: Silkworms (Bombyx mori L.) possess a variety of defense mechanisms that play a vital role in protecting them against microbial infections and environmental stressors. These defense systems are primarily innate, relying on cellular and humoral responses. Cellular defenses include hemocytes which are responsible for processes like phagocytosis, encapsulation, and nodule formation. Humoral responses involve the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMP’s), such as cecropins, moricins, and lysozymes, which target invading pathogens. …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Next-Generation mRNA Vaccines: Applications Beyond COVID-19
Abstract: Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology has become a paradigm shift in contemporary medicine and, with remarkable success in the COVID-19 pandemic, has opened the door to a new wave of vaccines development. In contrast to the traditional vaccine methods, mRNA vaccines are based on the synthetic genetic code that allows host cells to express target antigens, thus eliciting strong humoral and cellular immunity. The speed of development, efficacy, scalability of …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Nutrition Induced Remodeling Dynamics of Cell Membranes: Implications for Performance, Health, and Welfare Issues in Food Animals
Abstract: Cell membranes represent dynamic structural and functional platforms that integrate nutritional signals with cellular metabolism, immune competence, and physiological adaptation in food animals. Beyond their classical role as selective barriers, membranes actively regulate nutrient transport, signal transduction, and bioenergetics through highly responsive lipid and protein networks. Dietary components, particularly fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds, critically influence membrane composition, fluidity, and stability, thereby shaping cellular function and …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Millet Bran: Unveiling Its Potential Health Benefits
Abstract: Millet bran, derived from various millet grains, has emerged as a potent nutritional source, rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Its rising popularity is driven by its gluten-free nature, nutrient density, and sustainability. This review aims to explore the potential health benefits of millet bran, focusing on its digestive health, blood sugar control, heart health, antioxidant properties, and fatty acid composition. The Millet brand …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Nutraceuticals Unveiled: Exploring the Science, Benefits, and Future of Functional Food
Abstract: The rapidly developing subject of nutraceuticals is critically examined in this review, with a focus on its scientific basis, proven health advantages, and possible future applications in the functional food industry. Key bioactive ingredients that contribute to the therapeutics effectiveness of functional foods, including flavonoids, polyphenols, carotenoids, probiotics, and essential fatty acids, have been identified and characterized as a result of recent developments in nutritional science. Both experimental and clinical …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Demodex spp. (Acari: Demodicidae) Infestation in Humans: Diagnostic Clues and Therapeutic Approaches to Primary and Secondary Demodicosis.
Abstract: Demodicosis represents an inflammatory dermatosis and adnexal disorder arising from pathologic overgrowth of Demodex mites, primarily Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, which are ubiquitous human ectoparasites residing in pilosebaceous units and eyelid margins. Once regarded as benign commensals, these mites are now recognized as primary drivers or key cofactors in diverse clinical phenotypes, including papulopustular eruptions, pityriasis folliculorum, rosacea-like disorders, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and exacerbations of comorbid dermatoses such …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Nutrient-Mediated Activation of Cellular Signaling Pathways: Mechanistic Insights into Attenuation of Toxin Induced Inflammation in Food Animals
Abstract: Dietary and environmental toxins remain a persistent challenge in food animal production, where subclinical and clinical inflammation compromises health, productivity, and food safety. Toxin induced inflammation is driven by oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and dysregulated immune signaling, resulting in impaired metabolic efficiency and increased disease susceptibility. Recent advances in nutritional science have revealed that nutrients act not only as substrates for growth but also as signaling molecules capable of modulating …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Navigating the Depths of Cancer Stem Cells: Unraveling Resistance Mechanisms and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies
Abstract: In the past few decades, comprehensive evidence has convincingly established the presence of cancer stem cells (CSCs) as a minor subset within tumors, contributing to an unusually elevated level of cellular diversity within the malignancy. CSCs are functionally identified by their capacity for self-renewal and differentiation, frequently influenced by signals from their surrounding microenvironment. The interconnected transcriptional, post-transcriptional, metabolic, and epigenetic regulatory networks govern the biological characteristics of CSCs. CSCs …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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The Invisible Engineers: How Viruses Change Cells at the Molecular Level
Abstract: Viruses are frequently thought of as simple parasites, yet at the molecular level, they are quite good at engineering and may change the way the cells they infect work. The Invisible Engineers: How Viruses Rewire Cells at the Molecular Scale looks into how viruses get into host cells, mess up intracellular circuits, and exploit molecular resources to make copies of themselves. This article talks about how viral proteins and nucleic …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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The Parasitic Fingerprint: Tracing Infection to Host Illness
Abstract: Parasitic infections remain a major global health burden, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. A critical aspect of disease pathogenesis is the unique molecular and cellular imprint left by parasites in their hosts, termed the “parasitic fingerprint.” These fingerprints encompass parasite-derived proteins, nucleic acids, metabolites, extracellular vesicles, and host responses, including gene expression changes, cytokine profiles, and metabolic adaptations. Advances in multi-omics technologies, which integrate …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–50 Read article