Turnover of T cells in murine gammaherpesvirus 68-infected mice
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Respiratory challenge of C57BL/6 mice with murine gammaherpesvirus 68 induces proliferation of T lymphocytes early after infection, as evidenced by incorporation of the DNA precursor bromodeoxyuridine. Using pulse-chase analysis, splenic and peripheral blood activated T lymphocytes were found to continue dividing for at least a month after the initial virus challenge. The results are in accord with the idea that T cells are stimulated for a substantial time after the acute, lytic phase of virus infection is resolved.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Virology |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 9 |
Pages (from-to) | 7866-9 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0022-538X |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Bibliographical note
Keywords: Animals; Bromodeoxyuridine; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes; Cell Division; Female; Gammaherpesvirinae; Herpesviridae Infections; Lymphocyte Activation; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL
ID: 9639617