Abstract
Persistent viruses have mechanisms for modulating the host immune responses that are essential for achieving a lifelong virus–host balance while minimizing the viral pathogenicity. Here we review some of the immune-modulating mechanisms evolved by the ubiquitous but potentially oncogenic Epstein–Barr virus, with particular emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of genes interfering with HLA class I antigen presentation
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-181 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Microbes and Infection |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2010 |
Keywords
- Immune-evasion
- Tumour virus
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Herpesvirus
- Immune response
- Antigen presentation