Activated peripheral lymphocytes with increased expression of cell adhesion molecules and cytotoxic markers are associated with dengue fever disease

Activated peripheral lymphocytes with increased expression of cell adhesion molecules and cytotoxic markers are associated with dengue fever disease

The immune mechanisms involved in dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic/dengue shock syndrome are not well understood. The ex vivo activation status of immune cells during the dengue disease in patients was examined. CD4and CD8 T cells were reduced during the acute phase. Interestingly, CD8 T cells co...

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Main Authors: Elzinandes L Azeredo, Sonia MO Zagne, Allan R Alvarenga, Rita MR Nogueira, Claire F Kubelka, Luzia M de Oliveira-Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2006-06-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
dengue
patients lymphocytes activation
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762006000400016

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