The Utility of Human Immune System Mice for High-Containment Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Research

Human immune system (HIS) mice are a subset of humanized mice that are generated by xenoengraftment of human immune cells or tissues and/or their progenitors into immunodeficient mice. Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) cause severe disease in humans, typically with high case fatality rates. HIS mouse...

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Main Authors: David M. Wozniak, Kerry J. Lavender, Joseph Prescott, Jessica R. Spengler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Vaccines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/8/1/98