Flexible neck in cell-receptor DC-SIGN targets more pathogens
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 09:49
in Biology & Nature
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 pathogens has been unclear.