Efficient Sensing of Avian Influenza Viruses by Porcine Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells

H5N1 influenza A virus (IAV) infections in human remain rare events but have been associated with severe disease and a higher mortality rate compared to infections with seasonal strains. An excessive release of pro-inflammatory cytokine together with a greater virus dissemination potential have been...

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Main Authors: Artur Summerfield, Mikhail Matrosovich, Kenneth C. McCullough, Manuela Ocaña-Macchi, Matthias Liniger, Michael Bel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-03-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/3/4/312/