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A biocompatible particle to detect and confirm molecules reactive against the peptide/HLA complex and HLA class I/II molecules

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) is composed of class I and II complexes, which are expressed by nucleated cells in the body. The HLA class system uses specific peptides in order to inform the immune system of the cell's health status. In the case of an abnormal event (e.g., cancer), immunologically-related molecules such as antibodies or lymphocytes...

Published: 7/2/2018 | Inventor(s): Jon Weidanz, Devin Lowe, Oriana Hawkins

Keywords(s): Antibody, Biomarker, Biotech, Diagnostics, Immunology, polymers

Category(s): Immunology

A Bacterial Challenge Model in Cattle Using a Trans and intra-dermal Route to Infect Peripheral Lymph Nodes

Various Salmonella strains are common food born microbes that cause disease in humans and animals. Some strains can cause intestinal infections, while others cause typhoid fever. Because of the large variety of Salmonella strains present and the different pathogenic effects of these strains, it is important to develop methods capable of observing salmonella...

Published: 11/29/2018 | Inventor(s): Guy Loneragan, Thomas Edrington

Keywords(s): Agriculture, Cattle, Food Safety, Immunology, Vaccine

Category(s): Food Science