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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Main Authors: Nerurkar Vivek R, Verma Saguna, Kumar Mukesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/7/1/73