Rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, which are said to affect approximately 800,000 people in Japan, have been identified by identifying proteins that exacerbate the symptoms, and by conducting experiments on mice, they have discovered a drug component that suppresses the action of these proteins. announced by groups such as Osaka University.
Rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, which are said to affect approximately 800,000 people in Japan, have been identified by identifying proteins that exacerbate the symptoms, and by conducting experiments on mice, they have discovered a drug component that suppresses the action of these proteins. announced by groups such as Osaka University.
Autoimmune diseases are diseases in which tissues such as joints and skin are attacked by immune abnormalities, causing inflammation and other problems. Of these, rheumatoid arthritis is estimated to affect approximately 800,000 people in Japan.
Autoimmune diseases are diseases in which tissues such as joints and skin are attacked by immune abnormalities, causing inflammation and other problems. Of these, rheumatoid arthritis is estimated to affect approximately 800,000 people in Japan.
A group led by Professor Kazuhiro Suzuki of Osaka University investigated the detailed causes of autoimmune diseases using mice that reproduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
A group led by Professor Kazuhiro Suzuki of Osaka University investigated the detailed causes of autoimmune diseases using mice that reproduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
As a result, the progression of arthritis was suppressed in mice that had their bodies unable to produce a protein called the ”COMMD3/8 complex” that activates the immune system, suggesting that this protein is involved in exacerbating autoimmune diseases. I understand.
As a result, the progression of arthritis was suppressed in mice that had their bodies unable to produce a protein called the ”COMMD3/8 complex” that activates the immune system, suggesting that this protein is involved in exacerbating autoimmune diseases. I understand.
Furthermore, when celastrol, the main component of Raikouto, a herbal medicine used to suppress inflammation, was administered to mice, it was confirmed that the function of this protein was suppressed and that it actually prevented the worsening of symptoms. It means that
Furthermore, when celastrol, the main component of Raikouto, a herbal medicine used to suppress inflammation, was administered to mice, it was confirmed that the function of this protein was suppressed and that it actually prevented the worsening of symptoms. It means that