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Insights on Mpox virus infection immunopathogenesis
Amene Saghazadeh1,2, Nima Rezaei1,3,4
1Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Reviews in Medical Virology
|February 4, 2023
Summary
Mpox virus (MPXV) infection severity is linked to immune status. This review details how MPXV directly interacts with and affects the immune system, influencing immune cells and molecules.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Immunocompromised individuals face higher risks of Mpox virus (MPXV) infection and severe disease.
- Immune competence is crucial for controlling and clearing MPXV.
- Previous work explored MPXV's parallels with other Poxviridae viruses in immune system impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies offering direct evidence of MPXV-immune interactions.
- To categorize the broad effects of MPXV on the immune system.
- To detail MPXV's specific impacts on immune cells and molecules.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies investigating MPXV and the immune system.
- Categorization of MPXV's immunomodulatory effects (stimulation, modulation, memory).
- Detailed analysis of MPXV's impact on specific immune components.
Main Results:
- MPXV exhibits wide-ranging effects on the immune system, including stimulation, modulation, and memory formation.
- Specific immune cells like natural killer cells, macrophages, neutrophils, and lymphocytes are affected.
- Key immune molecules such as cytokines, interferons, chemokines, and complement are modulated by MPXV.
Conclusions:
- MPXV significantly impacts multiple facets of the host immune response.
- Understanding these interactions is vital for managing MPXV infections, especially in immunocompromised populations.
- Further research into MPXV immunopathogenesis can inform therapeutic strategies.
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