Tropism and induction of cytokines in human embryonic-stem cells-derived neural progenitors upon inoculation with highly-pathogenic avian H5N1 influenza virus

• Main Authors: Kidsadagon Pringproa, Ruttachuk Rungsiwiwut, Rachod Tantilertcharoen, Reunkeaw Praphet, Kamthorn Pruksananonda, Wolfgang Baumgärtner, Roongroje Thanawongnuwech
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84942926191&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/44246
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Copyright © 2015 Pringproa et al. Central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction caused by neurovirulent influenza viruses is a dreaded complication of infection, and may play a role in some neurodegenerative conditions, such as Parkinson-like diseases and encephalitis lethargica. Although CNS infection b...