- Home
- » e-Newsletters
Study: Protein IKKa inhibits immune response to bacterial infections
Infection Control Monitor, April 29, 2005
Researchers have identified a protein which is responsible for shutting down the immune response to invading pathogens. Scientists may use this information in the treatment of infections like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
The study, which the University of California at San Diego conducted, revealed that when the protein IKKa is inhibited, the human body's response to infection strengthens. IKKa also reduces inflammation.
Scientists studied mice without IKKa and found a significant increase in the killing of bacteria. However, inflammation was higher than in normal mice. Researchers believe IKKa's role in inflammation can also aid in the future treatment of arthritis.
Most Popular
- Articles
-
- Q/A: Volume requirement for reporting hydration services
- Featured blog post: Nurses face felony charges after reporting physician to the Texas Medical Board
- Catch up on what's new with injections and infusions
- Topic: CMS, OESS post new security compliance review information, checklist
- Capturing all necessary codes for IUD insertion and removal can be challenging
- What does case-mix index mean to you?
- QA:Coding multiple initial infusions
- News and briefs: Oklahoma Osteopathic Association against residency bill change
- HIPAA Q&A: Level of encryption needed for email
- OB services: Coding inside and outside of the package
- E-mailed
-
- Q/A: Volume requirement for reporting hydration services
- Featured blog post: Nurses face felony charges after reporting physician to the Texas Medical Board
- Catch up on what's new with injections and infusions
- New conflicts of interest create new challenges
- Q/A. One injection code or two?
- What does case-mix index mean to you?
- ED-to-inpatient transfers are flawed with safety gaps
- Joint Commission Center announces handoff communication solutions
- Inside best practice: Reduce patient falls with a stoplight
- Identify modifiable risk factors to prevent patient falls
- Searched