Thursday, May 29, 2008

Regulatory B Cells Do Exist – and Pack a Punch

Regulatory B Cells Do Exist – and Pack a Punch
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered definitive evidence that a small but potent subset of immune system B cells is able to regulate inflammation. Using a new set of scientific tools to identify and count these cells, the team showed that these B cells can block contact hypersensitivity, the type of skin reactions that many people have when they brush against poison ivy...

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