Sentences with phrase «between flaviviruses»

Earlier evidence for cross-protection between the flaviviruses — as these agents are called — was contradictory.

The research, published and featured in the Spot Light section of the December edition of the Journal of Virology, examines a previously unknown connection between flaviviruses — a classification of viruses that include West Nile virus, Dengue virus and tick - borne encephalitis virus — and organelles (a specialized subunit within a cell) known as peroxisomes that help coordinate the body's immune responses.

Not exact matches

Further, current serologic tests often can't distinguish between related flavivirus infections in dengue - endemic regions.

There are already tests on the market, but none of them can tell the difference between these individual flaviviruses.

This new research tool (Figure 2) allows for the rapid analysis of biological specimens (serum, plasma, CSF, etc.) for high - throughput discovery of biomarkers that may be able to discriminate between these two very similar flaviviruses in a larger window after initial infection than currently possible.

My current projects focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms of the balance between protective and pathogenic T cell responses to flaviviruses, including Dengue and Zika.