Abstract
DA and other TO subgroup strains of Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus synthesize a protein called L* which interferes with DA virus clearance from the central nervous system of susceptible SJL mice, thereby fostering virus persistence and a late demyelinating disease. By using CD4 (-/-) and CD8 (-/-) mice as well as adoptive transfer studies we demonstrate that susceptible mouse strains. are capable of clearing DA virus through a CD4+ T cell-dependent activity that is inhibited by L*.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1237-1240 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Immunology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2004 |
Keywords
- Anti-virus immunity
- Immune-mediated demyelination
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology