HLA-associated protection of lymphocytes during influenza virus infection.
Eliana E OchoaRuksana HudaSteven F ScheibelJoan E NicholsDavid J MockNayef El-DaherFrank M DomuratNorbert J RobertsPublished in: Virology journal (2020)
A significant proportion of individuals within a population that is characterized by common expression of HLA class I alleles may possess lymphocytes that are not susceptible to influenza virus infection and thus to mutual virus-specific lysis. Further study may identify new approaches to limit influenza virus infection.
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