Glossary

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Staphylococci

Staphylococci are gram-positive bacteria that commonly colonize human skin and mucous membranes. Some species, including Staphylococcus aureus, can cause infections.

Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that colonizes many people without causing disease. Under certain circumstances it may, however, cause infections, which are difficult to treat due to existing antibiotic resistances.
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T cells

T cells are white blood cells, which make up part of the adaptive immune system.

Target

In drug research, structures to which drugs are directed or bind to are called targets.

TBnet

TBnet, the Tuberculosis Network European Trials group, is a pan-European association of physicians and scientists aiming at promoting clinically-oriented tuberculosis research in Europe.

Tick-borne encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a disease of the nervous system caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV). The virus is primarily transmitted through tick bites.

Translation

In research, translation refers to the implementation of findings from basic research in the clinic or in therapeutic applications.

Transplant Cohort

The DZIF Transplant Cohort provides medical data and biological samples from patients who have undergone organ or stem cell transplants for research purposes.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs.
 

Tumor necrosis factor

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is an important cell signaling factor of the immune system. It is involved in acute inflammatory reactions towards gram-negative bacteria.