Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology Archive — Page 30 of 31
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September 25, 2012
Cell entry ports for cold virus
The respiratory virus HMPV uses its fusion (F) protein – which interacts with cellular receptors called integrins – to bind to and enter target cells. -
August 30, 2012
Event celebrates Vanderbilt endowed chair holders
Twelve Vanderbilt University faculty members were honored for extraordinary contributions to their respective fields during an Aug. 28 celebration of endowed chair holders at the Student Life Center. -
August 9, 2012
Team creates new view of body’s infection response
A new 3-D view of the body’s response to infection — and the ability to identify proteins involved in the response — could point to novel biomarkers and therapeutic agents for infectious diseases. -
July 26, 2012
On the hunt for bladder cancer factors
A protein linked to aggressive bladder cancers could point to new strategies for treatment or prevention. -
July 19, 2012
Long antibodies better against HIV
Understanding how antibodies with long “loops” form may be important for HIV vaccine development. -
May 17, 2012
Long live the therapeutic stem cells
Enhancing stem cell survival is key to improving cell-based therapies for regenerative medicine, and a new drug could help. -
April 27, 2012
Dengue antibodies give vaccine leads
New information may help speed development of a vaccine or treatment for dengue fever.