July 9, 2024 8:33 PM

Researchers discover new way concerning immune defence

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have uncovered a new mechanism in the body's immune defense system. The findings, published in the prestigious journal EMBO Molecular Medicine, reveal that platelets play a crucial role in enhancing the inflammatory capabilities of monocytes, a type of white blood cell. Monocytes are known to produce cytokines, inflammatory messengers essential for an effective immune response. However, the ...