Immunsystem
Study links GDF3 signaling in aging macrophages to heightened inflammation and worse outcomes in infection models
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University of Minnesota researchers report that older mice’s macrophages can become locked in an inflammatory state through an autocrine signaling loop involving the protein GDF3 and the transcription factors SMAD2/3. In experiments, genetic deletion of Gdf3 or drugs that interfered with the pathway reduced inflammatory responses and improved survival in older endotoxemia models, while human cohort data linked higher GDF3 levels with markers of inflammation.
Eine aktuelle klinische Studie zeigt, dass Propolis-Extrakt von HDI Propoelix das Immunsystem bei Patienten mit Stoffwechselstörungen wie Diabetes, Adipositas und Hypertonie unterstützen kann. Die 30-tägige Studie wurde im RS Soerojo Magelang durchgeführt und am 7. März 2026 auf einem Seminar in Jakarta vorgestellt. Experten betonen, dass das Nahrungsergänzungsmittel nur als Ergänzung, nicht als Ersatz für die medizinische Therapie dient.
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Researchers at University College London have discovered how the body naturally shuts down inflammation using fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins. These molecules prevent the buildup of immune cells linked to chronic diseases like arthritis and heart disease. A study involving a drug that boosts these molecules showed faster pain relief and reduced harmful immune activity.
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Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have found that certain macrophages, a type of immune cell, can form rapid, neuron-like connections with muscle fibers to speed healing. By delivering quick pulses of calcium into damaged muscle, these cells trigger repair-related activity within seconds. The findings, published online November 21, 2025, in Current Biology, could eventually inform new treatments for muscle injuries and degenerative conditions.