News Related to Autoimmunity

CD27 Expression Identified as Key Marker for Monitoring Treg Therapy Efficacy

Jun 25, 2026

Research has identified CD27 expression as a potential biomarker for monitoring regulatory T cell (Treg) induction efficacy in clinical trials. Studies show CD27 marks memory-like Tregs with superior suppressive capacity, correlating with immune regulation in type 1 diabetes patients. Treg-based tolerance restoration is emerging as a therapeutic strategy for autoimmune diseases and transplantation.

Sift Biosciences closes $3.7 million pre-seed financing for T-cell booster platform

Apr 10, 2026

Sift Biosciences closed an oversubscribed $3.7 million pre-seed round to advance a peptide immunotherapy platform designed to activate pre-existing memory T cells. The financing will fund in vivo studies, expansion of its AI-powered discovery engine, and oncology lead selection.

Sift Biosciences Closes $3.7M Pre-Seed Round for Peptide Immunotherapy Platform

Feb 19, 2026

Sift Biosciences, a UC Berkeley spinout, closed an oversubscribed $3.7 million pre-seed financing to advance its AI-driven peptide immunotherapy platform targeting immunologically "cold" solid tumors.