Journal article

Authors list: Thimme, R; Lohmann, V; Weber, F

Publication year: 2006

Pages: 129-141

Journal: Antiviral Research

Volume number: 69

Issue number: 3

ISSN: 0166-3542

eISSN: 1872-9096

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.antiviral.2005.12.001

Publisher: Elsevier

Abstract: 

Obligate intracellular parasites such as the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have to cope intensively with immune responses in order to establish persistent infection. Powerful antiviral mechanisms of the host act on several levels. The innate immune response is able to slow down viral replication and activate cytokines which trigger the synthesis of antiviral proteins. The adaptive immune system neutralizes virus particles and destroys infected cells. Viruses have therefore developed a number of countermeasures to stay moving targets for the immune system. Here, we attempt to summarize the current state of research regarding innate and adaptive immune responses against HCV and the different escape strategies evolved by this virus.

Harvard Citation style: Thimme, R., Lohmann, V. and Weber, F. (2006) A target on the move: Innate and adaptive immune escape strategies of hepatitis C virus, Antiviral Research, 69(3), pp. 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.antiviral.2005.12.001

APA Citation style: Thimme, R., Lohmann, V., & Weber, F. (2006). A target on the move: Innate and adaptive immune escape strategies of hepatitis C virus. Antiviral Research. 69(3), 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.antiviral.2005.12.001