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Viral persistence and immune dysfunction.

M B Oldstone1

  • 1Department of Neuropharmacology, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, Calif.

Hospital Practice (Office Ed.)
|May 15, 1990
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Persistent viruses can evade immune responses for years. Research using the Lymphocyte choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) model shows that this viral persistence and the associated anergic state are reversible.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Viruses can establish persistent infections, evading host immune responses.
  • Persistent viral infections may not cause acute symptoms like cell destruction.
  • Measles virus and Lymphocyte choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) serve as models for persistent viruses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the mechanisms of viral persistence.
  • To investigate the host immune response during chronic viral infections.
  • To determine if viral persistence and associated immune dysfunction are reversible.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Lymphocyte choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) model system.
  • Studied viral persistence in relation to host immune anergy.

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  • Assessed the potential for reversing viral persistence and immune suppression.

    • Main Results:

    • Viral persistence can occur without overt signs of acute infection.
    • The LCMV model demonstrates a link between viral persistence and host anergy.
    • Evidence suggests that both viral persistence and the anergic state can be reversed.

    Conclusions:

    • Viral persistence is a complex phenomenon that can involve immune evasion.
    • The LCMV model provides insights into the reversibility of persistent viral infections.
    • Strategies to reverse viral persistence and restore immune function are potentially feasible.