The green light gives the game away: New method for direct identification of antigens

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 11:32 in Biology & Nature

The immune system is a vital part of our defenses against pathogens, but it can also attack host tissues, resulting in autoimmune disease. The antigens that induce destructive immune reactions can now be identified directly – without any prior knowledge of their possible structure.

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