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Critical role of CD4+ T cells and IFNγ signaling in antibody-mediated resistance to Zika virus infection

Authors :
Carolina G. O. Lucas
Jamil Z. Kitoko
Fabricio M. Ferreira
Vinicius G. Suzart
Michelle P. Papa
Sharton V. A. Coelho
Cecilia B. Cavazzoni
Heitor A. Paula-Neto
Priscilla C. Olsen
Akiko Iwasaki
Renata M. Pereira
Pedro M. Pimentel-Coelho
Andre M. Vale
Luciana B. de Arruda
Marcelo T. Bozza
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2018.

Abstract

Characterization of protective immunity to Zika virus has largely focussed on CD8+ T cells and antibody-mediated protection. Here the authors show roles for CD4+ T cells and the associated IFNγ signaling in antibody-mediated resistance to Zika virus infection.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f7026cc58b4043d2934f510dfe446fd8
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05519-4