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Rockefeller University

Can't Hide Anymore

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Trypanosomes are able to flourish in the bloodstream by continually changing their protein coat. The inhibition of bromodomains causes the protein coat to stick, shown in green, giving the host immune system enough time to recognize and eliminate the parasite.

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Laboratory of Lymphocyte Biology at The Rockefeller University

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