Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines ...

An illustration of an antibody attaching to a bacterial adhesion protein. In green is the antibody, red is the antibody's ...

This review synthesizes clinical, genetic, and mechanistic evidence showing that suPAR and related uPAR fragments are ...

Certain antibodies employ unusual tactics to keep germs from attaching to cells in our bodies. Their defensive strategies ...

Background: Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), derived from the mesoderm, are adult stem cells characterized by self-renewal, multipotency, and low immunogenicity, making them promising candidates for ...

The cells of all animals—including humans—are characterized by their ability to adhere particularly well to surfaces in their environment. This mechanically stable adhesion enables the development of ...