In the Crosshairs: RNA Viruses OR Complement?
Complement, a part of the innate arm of the immune system, is integral to the frontline defense of the host against innumerable pathogens, which includes RNA viruses. Among the major groups of viruses, RNA viruses contribute significantly to the global mortality and morbidity index associated with v...
Main Authors: | Nisha Asok Kumar, Umerali Kunnakkadan, Sabu Thomas, John Bernet Johnson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2020.573583/full |
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