Publications by authors named "Nathalie Becerra"
Interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a secreted cytokine that is an important mediator of the immune response in numerous tissues, including skeletal muscle. IL-6 is considered a myokine as it can be secreted by muscle. IL-6 is secreted following exercise, where it exerts both pro-myogenic effects as well as anti-myogenic effects such as promoting atrophy and muscle wasting.
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- The study outlines a method for creating nanosize ovalbumin-functionalized polydiacetylene liposomes (LP-Ova) and demonstrates their effectiveness in inducing a strong immune response in mice through oral and subcutaneous administration.
- Mice that were orally primed and then subcutaneously boosted showed stable serum IgG1 and IgG2c antibody levels over time, unlike those that received only a single subcutaneous immunization.
- The findings emphasize that using liposomes for antigen delivery is safe, biodegradable, and can enhance immune responses by effectively targeting multiple antigens or drugs.