Emil von Behring and serum therapy.
Emil von Behring is the father of serum therapy. We present an overview of the development of this important tool in the treatment of diphtheria. In a historical context Behring's work reflects the scientific spirit of fin de siècle Berlin.
Winau
Florian
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Max-Planck-Institute for Infection Biology, Department of Immunology, Schumannstrabetae 21-22, 10117, Berlin, Germany. winau@mpiib-berlin.mpg.de
Winau
Rolf
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D000818:Animals; D004165:Diphtheria / Q000266:history* / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid / Q000266:history / Q000276:immunology; D005858:Germany; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D007106:Immune Sera / Q000266:history / Q000276:immunology; D007114:Immunization / Q000266:history*; D009613:Nobel Prize
D004168:Diphtheria Toxoid; D007106:Immune Sera