Uncovering a Newly Discovered Immune Strategy Among Bacteria
Scientists have recently discovered a new strategy employed by bacteria to evade the human immune system. The bacteria, known as Streptococcus pneumoniae, have evolved to survive in the presence of antibodies and other immune cells. They achieve this by using an advanced form of evasion called “antibody masquerading,” in which they mimic the structure of antibodies and fool the immune system into thinking they are friendly. This strategy allows the bacteria to survive in the body longer and cause more severe infections. Researchers are hoping to use this discovery to develop new treatments for bacterial infections and to improve our understanding of the human immune system.
source: Phys.org