'B cells and protection: back to basics', Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain
12 June 2011 - 12 June 2011
Spain
A conference entitled 'B cells and protection: back to basics' will take place from 12 to 17 June 2011 in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain.
Microbes populated the earth long before the rise of eukariotic cells which are the basic building blocks of most life on Earth. In order to survive, these initial mono and multi-cellular organisms had to develop mechanisms of adaptation, cohabitation and defence against bacteria, fungi and viruses.
One of these mechanisms, the B cell, is mediated by immunoglobulins in the serum and at mucosal surfaces. B cells and their antibodies play a fundamental role in the immediate and late defence against microbes and in controlling of commensal microflora. B cells also protect the organism from viruses neutralising them before infection.
Over the past few years, B cells have been receiving more attention and study. For example, B cells are now the cellular target of a new generation of vaccines against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The event will be divided into seven sessions, with time for short talks, a poster session and other activities.For further information, please click: here(opens in new window)
Microbes populated the earth long before the rise of eukariotic cells which are the basic building blocks of most life on Earth. In order to survive, these initial mono and multi-cellular organisms had to develop mechanisms of adaptation, cohabitation and defence against bacteria, fungi and viruses.
One of these mechanisms, the B cell, is mediated by immunoglobulins in the serum and at mucosal surfaces. B cells and their antibodies play a fundamental role in the immediate and late defence against microbes and in controlling of commensal microflora. B cells also protect the organism from viruses neutralising them before infection.
Over the past few years, B cells have been receiving more attention and study. For example, B cells are now the cellular target of a new generation of vaccines against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
The event will be divided into seven sessions, with time for short talks, a poster session and other activities.For further information, please click: here(opens in new window)