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Antibodies and natural immunity.

Biomed Pharmacother. 1985;39(1):4-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/85280754
Greenberg AH

Abstract: Natural antibody has been proposed as a mediator of T-independent (natural) resistance to tumors and microbial pathogens. In this article, it is argued that the priming of the B cell repertoire by ubiquitous microorganisms and autoantigens results in natural antibody production and this response offers a survival advantage for the host as a consequence of the participation of these antibodies in natural resistance.
Keywords: Antibodies/*IMMUNOLOGY B-Lymphocytes/IMMUNOLOGY Herpes Simplex/IMMUNOLOGY Human HTLV-BLV Viruses/IMMUNOLOGY *Immunity, Natural Neoplasms/IMMUNOLOGY Retroviridae Infections/IMMUNOLOGY Simplexvirus/IMMUNOLOGY Support, Non-U.S. Gov't T-Lymphocytes/IMMUNOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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