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Human cytomegalovirus gene UL76 induces IL-8 expression through activation of the DNA damage response.
PLoS pathogens - 1 Sept 2013
Costa Helena, Nascimento Rute, Sinclair John, Parkhouse Robert Michael Evans
Abstract excerpt
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), a β-herpesvirus, has evolved many strategies to subvert both innate and adaptive host immunity in order to ensure its survival and propagation within the host. Induction of IL-8 is particularly important during HCMV infection as neutrophils, primarily attracted by IL...
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