Sex chromosome complement contributes to sex differences in coxsackievirus B3 but not influenza A virus pathogenesis

Sex chromosome complement contributes to sex differences in coxsackievirus B3 but not influenza A virus pathogenesis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3) and influenza A virus (IAV; H1N1) produce sexually dimorphic infections in C57BL/6 mice. Gonadal steroids can modulate sex differences in response to both viruses. Here, the effect of sex chromosomal com...

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Main Authors: Robinson Dionne P, Huber Sally A, Moussawi Mohamad, Roberts Brian, Teuscher Cory, Watkins Rebecca, Arnold Arthur P, Klein Sabra L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/2/1/8

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