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Role of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes in Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Diseases
1 Oct 2000
Abstract excerpt
Adaptation of persistent infection within the cells of the immune system is a unique characteristic of gamma herpes viruses. A classic example of this is Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which may have co-evolved with Homo sapiens over millions of years, thus achieving a balance between viral persistence and immune control. In this review, we present an overview of virus and the host immune system interactions that...
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