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With Leprosy, a major difficulty is the large % of junk DNA and rapid mutation. Immune system relies on creating specialized T-cells to identify protein markers
by pleasehello 7y ago
With Leprosy, a major difficulty is the large % of junk DNA and rapid mutation. Immune system relies on creating specialized T-cells to identify protein markers of harmful agents, but M Leprae can change those protein markers in each generation
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29367657 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29367657