The Prize for Best Publication in Algeria in the field of Medicine, Pharmacy and Veterinary Sciences, under the 2015-2016 year is awarded to the publication  Macrophage Bactericidal Activities against Staphylococcus aureus Are Enhanced In Vivo by Selenium Supplementation in a Dose-Dependent Manner. (Authors: Aribi M, Meziane W, Habi S, Boulatika Y, Marchandin H, Aymeric JL.). PLoS One. 2015 Sep 4;10(9):e0135515. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135515. eCollection 2015 elaborated by the team of research laboratory BIOMOLIM of the University of Tlemcen.

Also, in this same domain, the student, Miss Wafa Nouari received Honorable Mention for her publication on the Macrophage. The Publication is entitled:  Vitamin D3 enhances bactericidal activity of macrophage against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. (Authors: Nouari W, Ysmail-Dahlouk L, Aribi M.). Int Immunopharmacol. 2016 Jan;30:94-101. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2015.11.033.

Both publications deal with the strengthened role of the macrophage in the anti-infective innate immunity.

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