T Cells Take on Zika Virus

Immunity. 2017 Jan 17;46(1):13-14. doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2016.12.020.

Abstract

Although CD8+ T cells provide protection against many viral infections, their role in Zika virus (ZIKV) immunity has not been extensively examined. In a recent issue of Cell Host & Microbe, Elong Ngono et al. (2017) define antigenic epitopes determining CD8+ T cell immunity in murine models of ZIKV infection.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Mice
  • Zika Virus Infection
  • Zika Virus*