Abstract
The complement system is a family of serum and cell surface proteins that recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns, altered-self ligands, and immune complexes. Activation of the complement cascade triggers several antiviral functions including pathogen opsonization and/or lysis, and priming of adaptive immune responses. In this review, we will examine the role of complement activation in protection and/or pathogenesis against infection by Flaviviruses, with an emphasis on experiments with West Nile and Dengue viruses.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | I100-I107 |
| Journal | Vaccine |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 30 2008 |
Keywords
- Virus, Innate Immunity, Dengue, West Nile, Immune Evasion
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