Flexible neck in cell-receptor DC-SIGN targets more pathogens
15-Jul-2009 -
Pathogen recognition is the foundation of the body's immune response and survival against infection. A small cell-receptor protein called DC-SIGN is part of the immune system, and recognizes certain pathogens, including those responsible for Ebola, Dengue fever and HIV. How the molecule binds to ...
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