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The SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant evades Fc effector function by ancestral strain, study says

A new study finds improved Fc cross-reactivity against certain SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern.

10 Nov 2021

Mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 antibody transfer into breastmilk

A recent study aimed to understand better the mechanism of antibody transfer to breastmilk in the setting of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

10 Nov 2021

The role of T follicular helper cells in the humoral immune response to SARS-CoV-2

The current analysis indicates that cTfh cells react to the spike antigen following vaccination are associated with anti-S protein neutralizing antibodies.

9 Nov 2021

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

A new study discusses the entry of SARS-CoV-2 into the respiratory and olfactory mucosa of the nasal cavity.

4 Nov 2021

Immune response to mRNA COVID vaccines delayed in pregnant women

Researchers in the United States have conducted comprehensive profiling of humoral immune responses in pregnant, lactating, and non-pregnant women following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccination to probe differences in vaccine-induced immunity.

25 Oct 2021

SARS-CoV-2 cocktail with three antibodies potent in preclinical testing

Amidst growing concerns on the use and potential benefits of convalescent plasma therapy, a research group in the United States has identified three human antibodies (Abs) that, when combined, demonstrate both robust viral suppressive properties against all tested severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Variants of Concern (VoC) in vitro and profound antiviral efficacy in vivo.

22 Oct 2021

New research on phagocytosis and SARS-CoV-2's spike protein

A new study showed that convalescent patient plasma and monoclonal anti-spike antibodies were able to induce phagocytosis at high antibody concentrations.

20 Oct 2021

Vaccinated children induced significantly higher antibody titers than naturally SARS-CoV-2 infected children

A recent preprint discusses the antibody response to the nucleic acid vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 when administered to children aged 7-11 years.

12 Oct 2021

Characterization of circulating neutrophils from hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A new preprint deals with the characterization of neutrophil phenotypes in an attempt to provide biomarkers that can predict severe disease in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

8 Oct 2021

A possible protective genetic polymorphism in COVID-19

A new study discusses the role of a mucin gene enhancer on the clinical phenotype of the COVID-19.

5 Oct 2021

The influence of prior seasonal coronavirus infection on disease severity in COVID-19

A new study posted to the bioRxiv* server attempted to explore anti-spike IgG responses, Fc-gamma receptor (FcγR) activation, IgG targeting of immunodominant regions, and recall responses due to seasonal hCoV infections in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

20 Sep 2021

Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies provide Fc receptor-independent SARS-CoV-2 protection in Hamsters

A study published in the journal mBio analyzes the capacity of the neutralizing MAb 2B04 to protect different antibody titers.

16 Sep 2021

GIST researchers unravel coordination mechanism of base excision repair

A new study by researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in the Republic of Korea has revealed the mechanism of DNA repair by enzymes exonuclease III and polymerase I by utilizing single molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (smFRET)-enabled dynamic observation.

14 Sep 2021

Phagocytosis News and Research

The SARS-CoV-2 Beta variant evades Fc effector function by ancestral strain, study says

Mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 antibody transfer into breastmilk

The role of T follicular helper cells in the humoral immune response to SARS-CoV-2

“Catching SARS-CoV-2 in the act” – viral infection of nasal mucosa spares nerve cells

Immune response to mRNA COVID vaccines delayed in pregnant women

SARS-CoV-2 cocktail with three antibodies potent in preclinical testing

New research on phagocytosis and SARS-CoV-2's spike protein

Vaccinated children induced significantly higher antibody titers than naturally SARS-CoV-2 infected children

Characterization of circulating neutrophils from hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A possible protective genetic polymorphism in COVID-19

The influence of prior seasonal coronavirus infection on disease severity in COVID-19

Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies provide Fc receptor-independent SARS-CoV-2 protection in Hamsters

GIST researchers unravel coordination mechanism of base excision repair

Neutrophil extracellular traps boost the bacterial killing power of macrophages

Immunological differences in Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine-induced Fc-functional profiles

Antibody cocktail neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 and has projected protection up to 12 months

Study defines SARS-CoV-2 antibodies associated with neutralization and effector functions

Nasal version of AstraZeneca SARS-CoV-2 vaccine prevents infection in animal models

Study connects hyperglycemia and prolonged cloth mask use to COVID-19-associated mucormycosis risk

RUDN University biologists discover the way how macrophages respond to inflammation

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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