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How hepatitis C virus evades the immune system
Researchers from Osaka University unpicked how hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) evade the immune system to cause chronic infection. By ...
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2021
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Antibodies that enhance SARS-CoV-2 infection -- A possible factor for severe COVID-19
Osaka University researchers found that infection with SARS-CoV-2 produces not only neutralizing antibodies that prevent infection, but also ...
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2021
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A novel, quick, and easy system for genetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2
Osaka/Hokkaido University researchers established a novel PCR-based, bacterium-free reverse genetics system for SARS-CoV-2 using the CPER method, which is ...
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2021
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Antibody blockade effective in treatment of severe COVID-19
A hyperinflammatory response following infection or trauma can cause the life-threatening condition cytokine release syndrome (CRS). Researchers led by Osaka ...
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2020
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Going viral: New cells for norovirus production in the lab
Human norovirus is a major cause of infections that can be particularly dangerous to children and elderly people. Here, an Osaka University-led research team ...
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2018
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How low can we go? Nanopore detection of single flu viruses to control outbreaks
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease that may cause a serious outbreak at any time. Here, an Osaka University-led research team developed a new ...
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2018
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Dibenzoazepine Defender: Drug Found to be Effective Against Resistant Hepatitis C
Chronic hepatitis C infection can lead to serious liver diseases. Antivirals that directly target hepatitis C virus (HCV) proteins are effective, but novel ...
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2017
