How Pathogenic Bacteria Use Molecular Mimicry to Compromise Immune Systems
In a recent study, researchers have uncovered a new mechanism by which a pathogenic bacterium can use molecular mimicry to compromise the body’s immune system. By producing molecules that mimic those of the body’s cells, the bacterium is able to fool the immune system into thinking that it is a harmless part of the body, allowing the bacterium to spread and cause infection. This new mechanism could be used to develop more effective treatments to combat bacterial infections.
source: Phys.org