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Cytolytic CD4(+) T cells in viral immunity.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21105780     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
It is generally believed that the role of CD4(+) T cells is to coordinate the different arms of the adaptive immune system to shape an effective response against a pathogen and regulate nonessential or deleterious activities. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that effector CD4(+) T cells can directly display potent antiviral activity themselves. The presence of cytolytic CD4(+) T cells has been demonstrated in the immune response to numerous viral infections in both humans and in animal models and it is likely that they play a critical role in the control of viral replication in vivo. This article describes the current research on virus-specific cytolytic CD4(+) T cells, with a focus on HIV-1 infection and the implications that this immune response has for vaccine design.
Authors:
Damien Z Soghoian; Hendrik Streeck
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert review of vaccines     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1744-8395     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Rev Vaccines     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-25     Completed Date:  2011-03-02     Revised Date:  2012-04-27    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101155475     Medline TA:  Expert Rev Vaccines     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1453-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School Building 149, 13th Street, 5th floor, #5217, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129, USA.
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
HIV Infections / immunology
Humans
T-Lymphocyte Subsets / immunology*
T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic / immunology*
Virus Diseases / immunology*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
1R01AI091450-01/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; R01 AI091450-01/AI/NIAID NIH HHS; R01 AI091450-02/AI/NIAID NIH HHS
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