Increased frequency of Tim-3 expressing T cells is associated with symptomatic West Nile virus infection.

More than a decade after West Nile virus (WNV) entered North America, and despite a significant increase in reported cases during the 2012 and 2013 seasons, no treatment or vaccine for humans is available. Although antiviral T cells contribute to the control of WNV, little is known about their regul...

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Main Authors: Marion C Lanteri, Michael S Diamond, Jacqueline P Law, Glen M Chew, Shiquan Wu, Heather C Inglis, Derek Wong, Michael P Busch, Philip J Norris, Lishomwa C Ndhlovu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3958446?pdf=render