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DNA Research
Research from Institute of Microbiology, Department of Immunology provides new data about DNA research
May 20th, 2009
A new study, 'Effect of Candida albicans dsDNA in gastrointestinal Candida infection,' is now available. According to a study from Sofia, Bulgaria, "Neonates are highly sensitive to infections because they are biased to develop Th2 immune responses. When exposed to certain agents, such as DNA vaccines or CpG DNA motifs, neonates are capable to mount adult-like Th1 protective responses." "This study investigates the capacity of Candida albicans (C. albicans) dsDNA to induce host resistance in newborn mice against gastrointestinal C. albicans infection. The protective properties of dsDNA are related to an increased number of spleen CD4+ T cells...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-05-20)
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