Activation and Evasion of Innate Antiviral Immunity by Herpes Simplex Virus

Herpes simplex virus (HSV), a human pathogenic virus, has evolved several strategies to evade the production and function of interferons (IFNs) and cytokines generated by the innate immune system to restrict the virus. Equilibrium exists between the virus and the immune response, and a shift in this...

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Main Authors: Søren R. Paludan, Jesper Melchjorsen, Sampsa Matikainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-11-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/1/3/737/