Targets of complement-fixing antibodies in protective immunity against malaria in children
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-08528-z
Abstract: Antibodies against P. falciparum merozoites fix complement to inhibit blood-stage replication in naturally-acquired and vaccine-induced immunity; however, specific targets of these functional antibodies and their importance in protective immunity are unknown. Among malaria-exposed individuals, we… read more here.
Keywords: complement fixing; targets complement; fixing antibodies; antibodies protective ... See more keywords
A diagnostic 'C' saw: the Ups and downs of C1q testing.
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DOI: 10.1097/mot.0000000000000659
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW The present review will focus on recently published data of solid organ allograft recipients reporting that patients with de-novo donor-specific HLA antibodies (DSA) that fix complement in vitro have a significantly higher… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic saw; fix complement; complement fixing; complement ... See more keywords