Australian scientists have recently discovered a new type of cell which increases the ability of self defence for the human body to fight infections and life-threatening diseases.
Professor Carola Vinuesa from the Australian National University, one of the researchers , stated that the newly-discovered cell is a natural and chemical-free way for the body to fight off infection.
The cell, named Natural Killer T follicular helper (NKTfh), is able to recognise foreign molecules that sit on infectious bacteria such as meningitis and pneumonia and then trigger an antibody response to fight off the infection.
Vinuesa also said that the discovery will help researchers understand more about which natural antibody responses could be better for fighting different types of infection.
NKTfh cells have also been shown to be effective at combating allergies, cancer and autoimmunity.
The original article can be found at the ANU website here.
Professor Carola Vinuesa from the Australian National University, one of the researchers , stated that the newly-discovered cell is a natural and chemical-free way for the body to fight off infection.
The cell, named Natural Killer T follicular helper (NKTfh), is able to recognise foreign molecules that sit on infectious bacteria such as meningitis and pneumonia and then trigger an antibody response to fight off the infection.
Vinuesa also said that the discovery will help researchers understand more about which natural antibody responses could be better for fighting different types of infection.
NKTfh cells have also been shown to be effective at combating allergies, cancer and autoimmunity.
The original article can be found at the ANU website here.
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