Tag Archives: T cells

Long Term COVID- what? why?

June 11, 2021 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 6 Comments

A recent symposium was held in the UK (28-29 April 2021) that examined various aspects of COVID-19 and our immunologic system. (Collaborative Covid Immunology/ UK Covid Immunology Consortium [UK- CIC] and the British Society for Immunology.). While the immune responses to COVID-19 are clear, we have little information about potential long-term effects. Which is why I will share the results of several very interesting papers presented at the symposium.

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An unlucky response?

May 13, 2020 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 4 Comments

So, we’ve discussed SARS-CoV-2 ad infinitum. (Or, at least it so feels.)

To remind you of a few facts- these are coronaviruses- so that means the surface of the virus is replete with spikes. This particular virus’ spikes afford it the ability to bind even more effectively with our cells. And, since it binds specifically to ACE2 receptors- which regulate our blood pressure (recall many folks with high blood pressure take ACE2 inhibitors)- that means folks with high blood pressure are even more susceptible to virulent attacks.

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New Tools Against Cancer

June 4, 2015 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.

Genetic engineering? Immunotherapy? These are terms often mentioned in the news, but we don’t totally grasp their significance- especially for cancer victims.

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