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Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered (Science Daily)

Submitted by iw on July 22, 2008 – 6:25 amNo Comment

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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.

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