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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Main Author: Antonieta Guerrero-Plata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-06-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/5/6/1553