Article
CMV induces expansion of highly polyfunctional CD4+ T cell subset coexpressing CD57 and CD154.
Journal of leukocyte biology - 1 Feb 2017
Pera Alejandra, Vasudev Anusha, Tan Crystal, Kared Hassen, Solana Rafael, Larbi Anis
Abstract excerpt
CD4+ T cells are essential for human CMV infection control. CMV-specific CD4+ T cells possess antiviral functions and participate in anti-CMV humoral/cellular responses. In the elderly, CMV infection impairs immunity to other viruses and has been traditionally associated with T cell senescence; however, recent results suggest that, in younger people, CMV confers immune protection against other pathogens...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
