Low levels of natural antibodies behind stroke

Friday, February 12, 2010 - 12:14 in Health & Medicine

The chances of suffering a stroke are linked to the presence of a certain type of antibody in the immune system, a new study from Sweden shows. The researchers hope to be able to develop a vaccine that can mobilize the body's own defense against arteriosclerosis and stroke.

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