Interplay between Interferon-Mediated Innate Immunity and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus
Innate immunity is the first line of defense against viral infection, and in turn, viruses have evolved to evade host immune surveillance. As a result, viruses may persist in host and develop chronic infections. Type I interferons (IFN-α/β) are among the most potent antiviral cytokines triggered by...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-04-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/4/4/424/ |