New Antibody Adds to Arsenal Against Dengue

New Antibody Adds to Arsenal Against Dengue
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Scientists have found a key piece of the puzzle needed to potentially cure or treat dengue. The virus infects about 400 million people worldwide annually and no licensed vaccine is currently available.

The research shows how an antibody neutralizes dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2). Published online in Science, the discovery could help with the development of dengue therapeutics.