The role of CCR5 in HCV infection
Efficient recruitment and activation of immuno-competent cells is crucial for an effective immune response to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Chemokines and chemokine receptors have been shown to be critically involved in these processes.
Main Authors: | Coenen, Martin, Nattermann, Jacob |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2010
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3352223/ |
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