The activation of B cells enhances DC-SIGN expression and promotes susceptibility of B cells to HPAI H5N1 infection

• Main Authors: Prasit Na-Ek, Jutarat Thewsoongnoen, Maytawan Thanunchai, Suwimon Wiboon-Ut, Noppadol Sa-Ard-Iam, Rangsini Mahanonda, Arunee Thitithanyanont
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/41780

© 2017 Elsevier Inc. The interplay between highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus and immune cells has been extensively studied for years, as host immune components are thought to play significant roles in promoting the systemic spread of the virus and responsible for cytokine storm. Pr...