Reproduction of Epstein-Barr Virus Infection and Pathogenesis in Humanized Mice
Immune Network
;
: 1-6, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-192391
ABSTRACT
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is etiologically associated with a variety of diseases including lymphoproliferative diseases, lymphomas, carcinomas, and autoimmune diseases. Humans are the only natural host of EBV and limited species of new-world monkeys can be infected with the virus in experimental conditions. Small animal models of EBV infection, required for evaluation of novel therapies and vaccines for EBV-associated diseases, have not been available. Recently the development of severely immunodeficient mouse strains enabled production of humanized mice in which human immune system components are reconstituted and express their normal functions. Humanized mice can serve as infection models for human-specific viruses such as EBV that target cells of the immune system. This review summarizes recent studies by the author's group addressing reproduction of EBV infection and pathogenesis in humanized mice.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Reproduction
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Viruses
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Vaccines
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Haplorhini
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Herpesvirus 4, Human
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
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Models, Animal
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Immune System
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Immune Network
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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