Critical role of CD4+ T cells and IFNγ signaling in antibody-mediated resistance to Zika virus infection

oleh: Carolina G. O. Lucas, Jamil Z. Kitoko, Fabricio M. Ferreira, Vinicius G. Suzart, Michelle P. Papa, Sharton V. A. Coelho, Cecilia B. Cavazzoni, Heitor A. Paula-Neto, Priscilla C. Olsen, Akiko Iwasaki, Renata M. Pereira, Pedro M. Pimentel-Coelho, Andre M. Vale, Luciana B. de Arruda, Marcelo T. Bozza

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2018-08-01

Deskripsi

Characterization of protective immunity to Zika virus has largely focussed on CD8+ T cells and antibody-mediated protection. Here the authors show roles for CD4+ T cells and the associated IFNγ signaling in antibody-mediated resistance to Zika virus infection.