Complement Opsonization Promotes Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Infection of Human Dendritic Cells

Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections globally, with a very high prevalence in many countries. During HSV-2 infection, viral particles become coated with complement proteins and antibodies, both present in genital fluids, which could influence the a...

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Main Authors: Crisci, Elisa, Ellegård, Rada, Nyström, Sofia, Rondahl, Elin, Serrander, Lena, Bergström, Tomas, Sjöwall, Christopher, Eriksson, Kristina, Larsson, Marie
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4859714/