Sentences with phrase «required by a pathogen»

The approach of targeting a host response required by a pathogen to cause disease rather than targeting the microbial pathogen is gaining wide support in the medical community.»

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Not only is RNAi used to regulate gene expression within an organism, it also can combat viral infection by silencing the activity of viral genes required for the pathogen's replication.

The research, published online May 26 by Nature Immunology, shows that GATA - 3 is required for the maintenance and function of CD8 + T - cells, a T - cell type mediating the immune response to clear pathogens, eradicate tumors and promote inflammation.

I became fascinated by the huge arsenal of virulence factors required by enteric pathogens in order to survive and proliferate in the gut environment.

Artisan cheeses, preserved meats like salami and traditional pickled foods like sauerkraut require salt to prevent contamination by pathogens.