antibodies

Cultural

Proteins in the blood that are produced by the body in response to specific antigens (such as bacteria). (See immune system.)

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"Many early programmes failed, but newer antibodies have delivered modest yet real clinical benefit," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The findings, published in Cell Reports Medicine, show that one of these antibodies was able to completely prevent infection in mice with human-like immune systems when exposed to EBV.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

According to JPAC, autologous donation is only recommended for patients with rare blood groups or who have multiple blood group antibodies.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

While this simplifies experiments, it can hide important details, especially for antibodies that target regions near the base of the protein close to the membrane.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

The specific antibodies that we gradually build up against a particular microbe infecting us make us less likely to get reinfected once we become cured.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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