Abstract
Mice depleted of γδ T cells by in vivo administration of anti-TCRγδ monoclonal antibodies showed susceptibility against an intravaginal infection with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). The systemic Th1 response was impaired in the γδ T-cell-depleted mice. Mice deficient in the Vδ1 T subset were susceptible to an intravaginal infection with HSV-2. Intraepithelial γδ T cells bearing Vδ1 may help protect against intravaginal infection with HSV-2 through promoting the systemic Th1 response.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4927-4930 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Virology |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 05-2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Insect Science
- Virology