Early Immune Responses to Herpes Simplex Virus Type I Infection

Early interactions of herpes simplex virus type 1 with the immune system involve both Langerhans cells and a newly characterized dendritic cell. Understanding the dynamics of these initial interactions of the virus with cells of the immune system may result in better strategies for HSV-1/-2 vaccines.

Source: virology blog - May 6, 2021 Category: Virology Authors: Gertrud U. Rey Tags: Basic virology Gertrud Rey actin cholesterol dendritic cell herpes herpes simplex virus herpes simplex virus 1 HSV-1 infection Langerhans cell macrophage receptor-mediated endocytosis replication Source Type: blogs