Disease tolerance and immunity in host protection against infection
Nature Reviews Immunology 17, 83 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nri.2016.136
Authors: Miguel P. Soares, Luis Teixeira & Luis F. Moita
The immune system probably evolved to limit the negative effects exerted by pathogens on host homeostasis. This defence strategy relies on the concerted action of innate and adaptive components of the immune system, which sense and target pathogens for containment, destruction or expulsion. Resistance to
Source: Nature Reviews Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Miguel P. Soares Luis Teixeira Luis F. Moita Tags: Review Source Type: research
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