Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 26 -- Antibodies are most effective during the initial or contact phase of a viral infection, said Dr Aravind Sahu, Executive Director of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad.
Dr Sahu was delivering an invited lecture at BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) today on the topic 'Viral Teachings on Complement Regulation and Host-Pathogen Interface.' Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana, Director of RGCB, was present.
Dr Sahu explained that his research has focused on the functioning of Complement component 3 (C3), a crucial protein in the immune system found both outside and inside cells, which contributes to innate immunity, tissue repair, and defence against pathogens. He noted that the behavi...