This project is performed in collaboration with the Institute of Ophthalmology. The role of natural antibodies against ABO-like carbohydrates in viral disease Measles viruses still constitute a major pathogen for children in the developing world. ABO-like carbohydrates are expressed on enveloped viruses, the nature of the glycosylation pattern being determined by the cells which produce the viruses. Our general hypothesis is that the ABO carbohydrate polymorphism in the human population may exist partly to help combat these viruses. The Unit comprises about 35 basic and clinical scientists, ranging from laboratory research assistants and graduate students to Consultant Immunologists and Professors.
All scientists work as part of a team on one or more problems related to the theme of our research.
We offer full training and supervision to those students interested in research in these areas in well-equipped and spacious laboratories within the Cardiac Wing of the Institute.