Immune responses to Epstein-Barr virus: molecular interactions in the virus evasion of CD8(+) T cell immunity

Martin Rowe, Jianmin Zuo

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)173-181
Number of pages9
JournalMicrobes and Infection
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2010

Keywords

  • Immune-evasion
  • Tumour virus
  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Herpesvirus
  • Immune response
  • Antigen presentation

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