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DNA Research
Research from University of Alabama, Department of Microbiology in the area of DNA research published
June 11th, 2008
Fresh data on dna research are presented in the report 'DNA microarray gene expression profile of marginal zone versus follicular B cells and idiotype positive marginal zone B cells before and after immunization with Streptococcus pneumoniae.' According to a study from the United States, "Marginal zone (MZ) B cells play an important role in the clearance of blood-borne bacterial infections via rapid T-independent IgM responses. We have previously demonstrated that MZ B cells respond rapidly and robustly to bacterial particulates." "To determine the MZ-specific genes that are expressed to allow for this response, MZ and follicular (FO) B cells were sort purified and...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-06-11)
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