Porcine NK Cells Stimulate Proliferation of Pseudorabies Virus-Experienced CD8+ and CD4+CD8+ T Cells

Natural killer (NK) cells belong to the innate immune system and play a central role in the defense against viral infections and cancer development, but also contribute to shaping adaptive immune responses. NK cells are particularly important in the first line defense against herpesviruses, includin...

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Main Authors: Steffi De Pelsmaeker, Bert Devriendt, Nick De Regge, Herman W. Favoreel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.03188/full