NK cell-like behavior of Valpha14i NK T cells during MCMV infection.

Immunity to the murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV) is critically dependent on the innate response for initial containment of viral replication, resolution of active infection, and proper induction of the adaptive phase of the anti-viral response. In contrast to NK cells, the Valpha14 invariant natural ki...

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Main Authors: Johnna D Wesley, Marlowe S Tessmer, Deanna Chaukos, Laurent Brossay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-07-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/18636102/pdf/?tool=EBI