Identification and characterization of a neutralizing monoclonal antibody that provides complete protection against Yersinia pestis.

Yersinia pestis (Y. pestis) has caused an alarming number of deaths throughout recorded human history, and novel prophylactics and therapeutics are necessary given its potential as a bioweapon. Only one monoclonal antibody has been identified to date that provides complete protection against Y. pest...

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Main Authors: Weicen Liu, Jun Ren, Jinlong Zhang, Xiaohong Song, Shuling Liu, Xiangyang Chi, Yi Chen, Zhonghua Wen, Jianmin Li, Wei Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5423616?pdf=render