Measles virus Fusion protein and antibody inhibition - Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D., MBA скачать в хорошем качестве

Measles virus Fusion protein and antibody inhibition - Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D., MBA

Researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are taking a closer look at how measles virus fuses with cells to initiate infection. New work led by LJI Professor, President & CEO Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D., MBA, show how a neutralizing antibody can inhibit this viral fusion process and prevent infection. Dr. Saphire’s findings are important for guiding the development of antibody therapeutics and new vaccines against measles. This research can also inform the development of vaccines against the broader paramyxovirus family, which includes deadly pathogens such as Nipah virus. About us: La Jolla Institute for Immunology is dedicated to understanding the intricacies and power of the immune system so that we may apply that knowledge to promote human health and prevent a wide range of diseases, including deadly infections, autoimmune conditions, cancers, and allergies. Since its founding in 1988 as an independent, nonprofit research organization, the Institute has made numerous advances leading toward its goal: life without disease. Visit lji.org for more information.