NOD2 (Nucleotide-Binding Oligomerization Domain 2) Is a Major Pathogenic Mediator of Coxsackievirus B3-Induced Myocarditis [Original Articles]

Conclusions:
NOD2 is an important mediator in the viral uptake and inflammatory response during the pathogenesis of CVB3 myocarditis.

Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - September 14, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tschope, C., Muller, I., Xia, Y., Savvatis, K., Pappritz, K., Pinkert, S., Lassner, D., Heimesaat, M. M., Spillmann, F., Miteva, K., Bereswill, S., Schultheiss, H.-P., Fechner, H., Pieske, B., Kuhl, U., Van Linthout, S. Tags: Basic Science Research, Inflammation, Cardiomyopathy Original Articles Source Type: research