Control of mucosal virus infection by influenza nucleoprotein-specific CD8<sup>+ </sup>cytotoxic T lymphocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MHC class I-restricted CD8<sup>+ </sup>cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) are thought to play a major role in clearing virus and promoting recovery from influenza infection and disease. This has been demonstrated for clearance...

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Main Authors: Couch Robert B, Zhang Yongxin, Mbawuike Innocent N
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/44