antibody

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Their research shows that a specific part of the antibody, known as the 'Fc fragment', is crucial for activating microglia -- the immune cells of the brain -, which then begin clearing these toxic deposits.

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For more than two decades, scientists have explored a group of cancer drugs known as CD40 agonist antibodies.

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Barry Edwards, an associate professor of biochemistry in the School of Medicine, recently designed a very small antibody that seeks out EphA2, a protein frequently present in cancer tumors.

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Proteins secreted through this system can protect antibodies from breaking down, which strengthens immune defenses and may improve the effectiveness of oral vaccines.

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Known as monoclonal antibodies, the drugs work by lowering levels of amyloid, a harmful protein that accumulates in the brain.

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