Antibodies

Human lung cancer tissue under a microscope. The enzymes (yellow) that unmask the immune-activating molecules are found near the TREM2 receptors (red) of the tumor-assisting macrophages. This targeted unmasking can prevent damage to healthy tissues

Turning the Tumor’s Shield into a Sword

19.11.2025

Cancer, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Techniques and Drugs

A new class of immune-activating molecules awakens anti-tumor immunity by targeting the tumor’s own defenses

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The Human Touch: Designing “Humanized” Antibodies That Work

25.01.2024

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

A new algorithm may greatly speed up the process of engineering therapeutic antibodies

(l-r) Dr. Tali Feferman, Dr. Inbal Farkash, and Dr. Rony Dahan

Following the Sugarcoated Tails of Antibodies

01.03.2022

Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, Disease, Drugs & Diagnostics

By analyzing and comparing the antibodies produced in ill, recovering and vaccinated individuals, Weizmann scientists demonstrate different modes...

The inner lining of a mouse gut has finger-like projections (white) and harbors lymphatic organs (red) containing germinal centers (green). Viewed with confocal microscopy

A Matter of Survival: How the Immune System Sets Priorities

18.02.2022

Viruses & Microorganisms, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology

When a second infection follows on the heels of a first, the two arms of our immune system may clash

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