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A Method to Assess Fc-mediated Effector Functions Induced by Influenza Hemagglutinin Specific Antibodies
Published on: February 23, 2018
Immunity to seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses
Sophie A Valkenburg1, John A Rutigliano, Ali H Ellebedy
1Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne, Royal Pde, Parkville 3010, Melbourne, Australia.
Abstract:
The introduction of a new influenza strain into human circulation leads to rapid global spread. This review summarizes innate and adaptive immunity to influenza viruses, with an emphasis on T-cell responses that provide cross-protection between distinct subtypes and strains. We discuss antigenic variation within T-cell immunogenic peptides and our understanding of pre-existing immunity towards the pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 strain.
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