The human metapneumovirus matrix protein stimulates the inflammatory immune response in vitro.
Each year, during winter months, human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) is associated with epidemics of bronchiolitis resulting in the hospitalization of many infants. Bronchiolitis is an acute illness of the lower respiratory tract with a consequent inflammation of the bronchioles. The rapid onset of inflamm...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2011-03-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21412439/pdf/?tool=EBI |