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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Main Authors: Hemangi B. Shah, Kenneth Smith, Edgar J. Scott II, Jason L. Larabee, Judith A. James, Jimmy D. Ballard, Mark L. Lang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Clinical investigation 2020-08-01
Series:JCI Insight
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.138137