TARM1 is a receptor protein whose role in the functioning of the immune system is unknown. In a new study, scientists from Japan have explored the potential role of TARM1 in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis by analyzing mouse models. They found that TARM1 activated dendritic cells, and development of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) was notably […]
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Collagen in your coffee? A scientist says forget it
Collagen products are popping up everywhere. While collagen is probably most well known for its touted skin care benefits and as a major component of lip enhancers and injections, some celebrities, like Kourtney Kardashian, are suggesting that people drink it. Products derived from collagen are not just in skin creams and dietary supplements but even […]
Collagen Is One Of The Biggest Wellness Trends Of 2018
I throw my usuals in the blender: banana, zucchini, spinach, almond milk, nut butter. Then I grab a small sachet of collagen – the latest addition to my pantry – and sprinkle in the powdered contents. Yep, I’m spiking my smoothie with the same stuff that’s been a standard injectable filler in the cosmetic world […]
Drugs that block structural changes to collagen could prevent lung fibrosis
Scientists have found that it is the structure of collagen, rather than the amount, that leads to the devastating condition of lung fibrosis, according to a report in the journal eLife. The study provides the first evidence in humans that altered collagen structure affects tissue stiffness during progression of lung fibrosis and identifies a potential […]