Jan 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
When we think of cancer, we often envision a chaotic battle between our body’s healthy cells and a group of troublemakers. But did you know that within the world of cancer, there exists a special group of cells that are like the masterminds behind the scenes?...
Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard of the history about “Coley’s Toxin”? It all started in 1891, where a bone surgeon from New York, named Dr William B. Coley, made the first attempt to stimulate the immune system of osteosarcoma patients by injecting them with a mixture of heat...
Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
In Malaysia, it is reported that more than 3900 people have a skin condition known as psoriasis [1]. This autoimmune related disease is characterised by distinctive scaly plaques due to chronic inflammation. These red, raised, scaly plaques typically manifest on the...
Oct 15, 2022 | Contract Manufacturing Agreement, MOA, MYJ1633, NK Immune Cell Therapy
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and NK Biocell Sdn. Bhd. inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM). As a result of this arrangement, UKM can produce MYJ1633, which is made up of NK cells and NK T cells (NKT Cell)....
Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Autoimmunity arises when tolerance against self-tissue becomes compromised. The causes that lead to the immune-system misfire still remain unknown. However, there are several theories regarding the risk factors of autoimmunity which include genetic, family history,...