Neutralizing the bacterially derived cytotoxic bomb. (IMAGE)

Monash University

Neutralizing the bacterially derived cytotoxic bomb.

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In the image, the pneumococci lie in the background, an array of macrophages and dendritic cells are arranged around the central image of a T cell. Rows of TCRs interacting with the identified pneumolysin epitope bound to HLA (white) cross the length and breadth of the artwork, emphasising their centrality in the immune response.

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Artwork by Dr Erica Tandori.

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Credit Dr Erica Tandori

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