Antigenic variation: How pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system
The immune system responds to an infection by producing antibodies that recognize and bind to the cell surface of the ...
Physician's Weekly5d
HBsAg Reduction and Immune Response in CHB Therapy
The following is a summary of "Impact of HBsAg reduction via siRNA treatment on natural and vaccine (BRII-179)-induced ...
Medscape6d
Positive Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Tests Due to Recent Vaccination
Assays for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) are the most frequently used tests to detect HBV infection. Vaccination for HBV can produce transiently detectable levels of HBsAg in patients.
Health on MSN8d
A Complete Guide to the Different Blood Types: A, B, AB, and O
Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO One of the most important characteristics of blood is its type. Knowing your blood ...
Technology Networks2d
How Trypanosomes Alter Their Antigen Expression To Evade the Immune System
Antigenic variation is a key mechanism by which pathogens evade the immune system. New research has shown how trypanosomes change their antigen expression.
Medscape1mon
Duration of Hepatitis B Immunity in Low Risk Children Receiving Hepatitis B Vaccinations from Birth
Methods: We determined antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) at 4-13 years of age in 363 low risk children who had been vaccinated starting at birth with hepatitis B vaccine.
Knowridge Science Report9d
How your blood type might affect your health
Blood type can also affect the risk of developing blood clots. People with type A, B, or AB blood are more likely to ...
Nature9mon
Naked antigen-presenting molecules on dendritic cells
Antigen-presenting cells work to present peptides derived from exogenous and endogenous antigens to circulating T cells, sparking off an immune response. Dendritic cells are unique amongst antigen ...