Zika Virus Infects Human Placental Mast Cells and the HMC-1 Cell Line, and Triggers Degranulation, Cytokine Release and Ultrastructural Changes

Zika Virus Infects Human Placental Mast Cells and the HMC-1 Cell Line, and Triggers Degranulation, Cytokine Release and Ultrastructural Changes

Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emergent arthropod-borne virus whose outbreak in Brazil has brought major public health problems. Infected individuals have different symptoms, including rash and pruritus, which can be relieved by the administration of antiallergics. In the case of pregnant women, ZIKV can c...

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Main Authors: Kíssila Rabelo, Antônio José da Silva Gonçalves, Luiz José de Souza, Anna Paula Sales, Sheila Maria Barbosa de Lima, Gisela Freitas Trindade, Bianca Torres Ciambarella, Natália Recardo Amorim Tasmo, Bruno Lourenço Diaz, Jorge José de Carvalho, Márcia Pereira de Oliveira Duarte, Marciano Viana Paes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
flavivirus
immune response
inflammatory mediator
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/975

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