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December 24, 2014

New class of synthetic molecules mimics antibodies
New Haven CT (SPX) Dec 24, 2014
A Yale University lab has crafted the first synthetic molecules that have both the targeting and response functions of antibodies. The new molecules - synthetic antibody mimics (SyAMs) - attach themselves simultaneously to disease cells and disease-fighting cells. The result is a highly targeted immune response, similar to the action of natural human antibodies. "Unlike antibodies, however, our molecules are synthetic organic compounds that are approximately one-twentieth the size of antibod ... read more

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