Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered
Monday, July 21, 2008 - 19:28
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified the primary immune sensor that detects the presence of stomach viruses in the body. They show that the sensor -- a protein called MDA-5 -- triggers an immune response that revs up the body's defenses to fight off the infection. This knowledge may help develop a treatment that prevents or reduces infection.