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Abstract
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects most people and establishes life-long infection controlled by the host's immune system. The genetic stability of the virus, deep understanding of the viral antigens and immune epitopes recognized by the host's T-cell system and the fact that recent infection can be identified by the development of symptomatic infectious mononucleosis makes EBV a powerful system in which to study human immunology. The association between EBV and multiple cancers also means that the lessons learned have strong translational potential. Increasing evidence of a role for resident memory T-cells and non-conventional γδ T-cells in controlling EBV infection suggests new opportunities for research and means the virus will continue to provide exciting new insights into human biology and immunology into the future.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2193 |
Journal | Frontiers in immunology |
Volume | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Sept 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Copyright © 2019 Long, Meckiff and Taylor.Keywords
- Antigens, Viral/immunology
- B-Lymphocytes/immunology
- Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/immunology
- Herpesvirus 4, Human/immunology
- Humans
- Immunologic Memory
- Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-delta/immunology
- T-Lymphocytes/immunology
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Investigating anti-tumour T cell responses in nasopharyngeal carcinoma to refine vaccine-based immunotherapies
Taylor, G. & Gough, R.
17/01/17 → 16/01/19
Project: Research Councils
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Immune Control of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL): prospective studies on Epstein-Barr virus-positive disease
Taylor, G. & Gough, R.
1/01/15 → 31/12/17
Project: Research