01 March, 2021
Immunotherapies are treatments that stimulate or supress the immune system to prevent or manage disease. This article the final in a six-part series discusses their history and development, exploring how they are used to treat cancers, autoimmune disease and allergy
Abstract
This article, the final in a six-part series about the lymphatic system, discusses the history and development of immunotherapy. It highlights a number of immunotherapies that are available for different health conditions – including cancer, autoimmune disease and allergy – and explores how they function and interact with the immune system.
Citation: Knight J, Nigam Y (2021) The lymphatic system 6: the history and function of immunotherapies.
Nutritionists Name 25 Underused Superfoods You Should Be Stocking up On
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These underrated eats may not come with celebrity endorsements or inflated price tags, but according to our experts – nutritionist and founder of Awesco Nutrition, Anne Anyia, PT and nutrition coach, Wilson Pinho and, lecturer at the University of East London, Adnan Chowdhury – at a time when fortifying your health and fitness feels more important than ever, they’ll give you the nutrients you need to perform at your peak.
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