Shanza Riaz
Shanza Riaz is a dedicated zoologist, biologist, and academic researcher with a strong passion for the life sciences. Currently pursuing a PhD, Shanza specializes in genetics and computational biology. Her work includes research on genetic variations in the Kruppel-like factor protein family and their role in metabolic disease development.
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Recent Blogs by Shanza:
Introduction to BTLA in Immune Regulation B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA) is an immune checkpoint molecule that plays a critical role in regulating immune responses by suppressing T cell activity. Structurally similar to other inhibitory receptors like CTLA-4 and PD-1, BTLA functions as [...]
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) molecules are essential for immune recognition and response. They are specialized glycoproteins that present antigens to T cells, allowing the immune system to identify and eliminate pathogens or abnormal cells. MHC molecules are classified into Class I and Class [...]
Natural killer (NK) cells are a crucial component of the innate immune system and play a significant role in eliminating tumor cells. Unlike T cells, NK cells can recognize and kill cancer cells without prior sensitization, which makes them particularly valuable in cancer [...]
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