Human C. difficile toxin–specific memory B cell repertoires encode poorly neutralizing antibodies
Clostridioides difficile is a leading cause of nosocomial infection responsible for significant morbidity and mortality with limited options for therapy. Secreted C. difficile toxin B (TcdB) is a major contributor to disease pathology, and select TcdB-specific Abs may protect against disease recurre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2020-08-01
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Series: | JCI Insight |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.138137 |