Estradiol Mediates Greater Germinal Center Responses to Influenza Vaccination in Female than Male Mice
S. Dhakal, H.-S. Park, K. Seddu, J. Lee, P. S. Creisher, K. M. Davis, I. R. Hernandez, R. W. Maul, S. L. Klein
This study shows estradiol enhances germinal center responses and antibody production in female mice after influenza vaccination, leading to better protection against viral challenge.
bioRxiv · Nov 27, 2023Immunology