Scientists identify key role of T-bet in flu memory B cells
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM, JUL 12 – Researchers found T-bet expression essential for lung and lymph node memory B cells to persist and rapidly produce antibodies upon flu reinfection in mice, aiding vaccine development.
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T-bet protein found essential for maintaining flu-fighting memory B cells
At the surface, the immune response to a flu virus is simple. Some cells recognize the pathogen and send a signal to the immune system, and immune cells produce a potentially lifesaving antibody against the virus. Antigen in, antibody out.
Scientists identify key role of T-bet in flu memory B cells
At the surface, the immune response to a flu virus is simple. Some cells recognize the pathogen and send a signal to the immune system, and immune cells produce a potentially lifesaving antibody against the virus. Antigen in, antibody out.
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