Drosophila melanogaster as a Model System to Assess the Effect of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA on Inflammatory Gut Diseases

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) commonly infects humans and is highly associated with different types of cancers and autoimmune diseases. EBV has also been detected in inflamed gastrointestinal mucosa of patients suffering from prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract such as inflammatory bowel di...

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Main Authors: Joelle R. Madi, Amani Al Outa, Mirna Ghannam, Hadi M. Hussein, Marwa Shehab, Zeinab Al Kobra Haj Hasan, Antoine Abou Fayad, Margret Shirinian, Elias A. Rahal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
gut
DNA
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.586930/full