Synthetic protein kick-starts the immune system to prevent all strains of the flu

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We’ve seen promising moves towards developing a universal or near-universal influenza vaccine, but researchers at the Donald P. Shiley BioScience Center have taken a different tack to ward of the crafty virus. Although the flu virus actively keeps the immune system from detecting it for a few days, giving it time to gain a foothold, the researchers have found that a powerful synthetic protein, known as EP67, can kick start the immune system so that it reacts almost immediately to all strains of the virus. .. Continue Reading Synthetic protein kick-starts the immune system to prevent all strains of the flu

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Disease, Immune system, Influenza, Medical, San Diego State University, Virus

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