New way of preventing pneumococcal brain invasion

An international team of researchers has identified two receptors on the cells in the blood vessels of the brain that can be blocked and thereby prevent pneumococci from entering the brain. The study shows that the use of antibodies that block the receptors can potentially be used as a new therapeutic strategy for pneumococcal meningitis.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 17, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news