| Literature DB >> 6095439 |
U Andersson, O Martinez-Maza, J Andersson, S Britton, H Gadler, M De Ley, S Modrow.
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Using a haemolytic plaque assay for gamma-interferon (IFN-gamma) secretion we found that in vitro Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) exposure of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from EBV immune individuals led to IFN-gamma secretion, which was apparent within 6 h after virus contact and peaked 12-24 h after induction. Live, ultraviolet-light-irradiated and heat-inactivated virions all caused IFN-gamma secretion. In contrast, blood mononuclear cells from EBV non-immune adults or neonates could not be activated to IFN-gamma production by EBV.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6095439 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.1984.tb01021.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Scand J Immunol ISSN: 0300-9475 Impact factor: 3.487