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Summary: Scientists have discovered that Atypical B cells (ABCs), previously considered "junk cells," have the ability to fight infectious diseases, including malaria. This discovery may also have implications for developing new treatments for autoimmune conditions like lupus.
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown ability of a group of immune system cells, known as Atypical B cells (ABCs), to fight infectious diseases such as malaria. The scientists say ABCs could also be key to developing new treatments for chronic autoimmune conditions such as lupus.