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Unsuspected aspect of immune regulation revealed: Role of 'B cells'

Ema

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Unsuspected aspect of immune regulation revealed: Role of 'B cells'
Date:
July 1, 2014

Source:
Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Summary:
Until now, the immune cells known as 'B cells' have been thought to specialize only in the production of antibodies. A discovery by immunologists shows they also have a role to play in regulating another important aspect of the immune system (regulating T cells).

This finding may benefit research into autoimmunity and transplantation.

MORE AT:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/release...cedaily+(Latest+Science+News+--+ScienceDaily)
 

shannah

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Research From Australia ...

On a totally unrelated subject Ema, your number of 'likes' just outdid your number of messages posted! Oh, the things we notice sometimes ...