Siglec CD33 graphic, University of California San Diego (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Siglec CD33 graphic, University of California San Diego

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When Siglecs like CD33 sense human sialic acids, they inhibit the immune cell’s response, even if those acids are located on bacteria.

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UC San Diego Health Sciences

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