Dendritic Cells in Human Pneumovirus and Metapneumovirus Infections
Lung dendritic cells (DC) play a fundamental role in sensing invading pathogens, as well as in the control of tolerogenic responses in the respiratory tract. Their strategic localization at the site of pathogen entry makes them particularly susceptible to initial viral invasion. Human respiratory sy...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-06-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/5/6/1553 |