Scientists Discover New Intracellular Immune Defense Against Infections

Scientists discover new intracellular immune defense against infections

When we think of the immune system, most people imagine white blood cells putting up a fight against invading germs within our bloodstream.

Antibody-Directed Xenophagy Pathway Blocks Intracellular Infections From Spreading

Scientists have revealed the process by which cells can internally digest bacteria and viruses.

Novel Intracellular Pathway Identified That Protects Against Viral and Bacterial Infection

A common concept of the immune system is that of white blood cells putting up a fight against invading pathogens in the bloodstream. Researchers have now detailed a separate but equally important route by which our bodies fight infection—directly inside already infected cells. The team, co-led by Leo James, PhD, and Tyler Rhinesmith, PhD, at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, defined a previously undescribed method of fighting pathogen invader…