TWiV 544: Immunogaga

This Week in Virology

Apr 21, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 544

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Episode description

The TWiV team reveals the repertoire of anti-viral antibodies in newborn humans, and a complement protein that binds the adenovirus capsid and prevents release of the viral DNA.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker

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Maternal anti-viral antibodies in newborns (Nat Med)
Complement protein blocks adenovirus uncoating (Cell Host Micr)
Antibodies neutralize virus inside cells (virology blog)
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Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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