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Viruses, dendritic cells and the lung.
- Source :
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Respiratory Research . 2001, Vol. 2, p245-249. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- The interaction between viruses and dendritic cells (DCs) is varied and complex. DCs are key elements in the development of a host response to pathogens such as viruses, but viruses have developed survival tactics to either evade or diminish the immune system that functions to kill and eliminate these micro-organisms. In the present review we summarize current concepts regarding the function of DCs in the immune system, our understanding of how viruses alter DC function to attenuate both the virus-specific and global immune response, and how we may be able to exploit DC function to prevent or treat viral infections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *DENDRITIC cells
*LUNGS
*IMMUNE system
*IMMUNE response
*VIRUS diseases
*VIRUSES
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14659921
- Volume :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Respiratory Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30734230
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/rr63