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Influence of a bacterial extract on antigen presentation and protection against experimental infections

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Although substances known as immunodulators are usually used to stimulate nonspecific immunity, their mode of action is not well understood. In an effort to clarify this mechanism, we investigated the effect of a lyophilized bacterial extract (Broncho-Vaxom) on experimental infections, on normal or irradiated mice, and on antigen processing.

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  1. French Army Medical Research Center, La Tronche, France

    R. Fontanges, C. Bottex, B. Cristau & M. F. Burckhart

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Fontanges, R., Bottex, C., Cristau, B. et al. Influence of a bacterial extract on antigen presentation and protection against experimental infections. Lung 168 (Suppl 1), 716–719 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02718198

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