Pro-inflammatory cytokines derived from West Nile virus (WNV)-infected SK-N-SH cells mediate neuroinflammatory markers and neuronal death
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>WNV-associated encephalitis (WNVE) is characterized by increased production of pro-inflammatory mediators, glial cells activation and eventual loss of neurons. WNV infection of neurons is rapidly progressive and destructive whereas i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Neuroinflammation |
Online Access: | http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/7/1/73 |