Antibodies are best known for their ability to latch onto and neutralize bacteria, viruses and other pathogens. But these ...

Additionally, detection of both anti-MHC class I and class II antibodies was problematic. The predominant problem underlying class distinction arises from the distribution of HLA antigens.

Not only does a prototype pathogen suggest potential antigens ... express many antigens that trigger the production of antibodies. A key antigen for cytomegalovirus, for example, consists of ...

Emerging infectious diseases such as highly pathogenic avian influenza, African swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease pose significant challenges to the ...

Apr. 21, 2025 — Insecticides can help protect crops against troublesome pests, but they also pose a risk for beneficial insects such as pollinators. A new study provided insight into how even ...

Autoimmune diseases that manifest early in life in females generally have a clear antibody-mediated pathology ... Improper self-antigen recognition by DCs and T-cell initiates, through release ...

Apr. 14, 2025 — Pediatric infectious diseases experts stress the importance of vaccination against measles, one of the most contagious viruses, which is once more spreading in the United ...