Plague
Reports summarize plague study results from Israel Institute for Biological Research, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, November 26th, 2006
New investigation results, "Discordance in the effects of Yersinia pestis on the dendritic cell functions manifested by induction of maturation and paralysis of migration," are detailed in a study published in Infection and Immunity. "The encounter between invading microorganisms and dendritic cells (DC) triggers a series of events which include uptake and degradation of the microorganism, induction of a maturation process, and enhancement of DC migration to the draining lymph nodes. Various pathogens have developed strategies to counteract these events as a measure to evade the host defense," researchers in Israel report.
"In the present study we found that interaction...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA
More Articles from Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA
- Head & Neck Cancer
U.S. FDA approves new treatment for advanced head and neck cancer - FDA
Scientists at Tokyo Women's Medical University, Department of Dermatology release new data on FDA - Allergy & Immunology
Altana Pharma receives approval to market Ciclesonide nasal spray in the U.S. - Allergy & Immunology
U.S. FDA approves new treatment for allergies - Antibacterial Agents
U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues non-approvable letter to Replidyne for faropenem - Antifungal Agents
Schering-Plough granted U.S. FDA approval of posaconazole for oropharyngeal candidiasis - More from this issue of Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
