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Research from the United States, United Kingdom and South Africa in immune system provides new insights
August 13th, 2006
Reports from the United States, United Kingdom and South Africa highlight recent research in immune system. Study 1: Investigators characterize the opsonic and protective activity against Staphylococcus aureus of fully human monoclonal antibodies specific for the bacterial surface polysaccharide poly-N-acetylglucosamine in a recent issue of Infection and Immunity. According to a study from the United States, "Carbohydrate antigens are important targets of the immune system in clearing bacterial pathogens. Although the immune system almost exclusively uses antibodies in response to foreign carbohydrates, there is still much to learn...
Source: Health Insurance Law Weekly (2006-08-13)
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