Coinfection of Dermal Fibroblasts by Human Cytomegalovirus and Human Herpesvirus 6 Can Boost the Expression of Fibrosis-Associated MicroRNAs

Tissue fibrosis can affect every type of tissue or organ, often leading to organ malfunction; however, the mechanisms involved in this process are not yet clarified. A role has been hypothesized for Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infections as triggers of systemic scler...

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Main Authors: Irene Soffritti, Maria D’Accolti, Clara Maccari, Francesca Bini, Eleonora Mazziga, Maria-Cristina Arcangeletti, Elisabetta Caselli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/2/412