Posts Tagged ‘mast cells’
Bacteria fighter downs dengue fever
DUKE (US) — Cells that help the body ward off bacteria and pathogens do double duty by also recognizing viruses in time to create an immune response. Continue…
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‘Sweet’ polymer is asthma’s kiss of death
JOHNS HOPKINS (US)—A sugar-coated polymer has been developed that selectively kills cells known to trigger aggressive allergy and asthma attacks. Scientists believe the advance could represent a significant step toward novel drug treatments. (more…)
