Researchers shed new light on skin-based immune system
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The skin is the body's first line of defense against infection, with an extensive network of skin-based immune cells responsible for detecting the presence of foreign invaders. However, in addition to pathogens, an immune response can be triggered by allergens or even our own cells, resulting in unwanted inflammation and allergies. Researchers have now shed new light on the way the immune system in our skin works, paving the way for future improvements in tackling infections, allergies and autoimmune diseases... Continue Reading Researchers shed new light on skin-based immune system
Section: Health and Wellbeing
Tags: Allergies, Cells, Harvard, Infections, Monash University, Skin, The Immune System, University of Melbourne, X-ray crystallography
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