Regulation of Apoptosis during Flavivirus Infection
Apoptosis is a type of programmed cell death that regulates cellular homeostasis by removing damaged or unnecessary cells. Its importance in host defenses is highlighted by the observation that many viruses evade, obstruct, or subvert apoptosis, thereby blunting the host immune response. Infection w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/9/243 |