Comprehensive proteomic analysis of white blood cells from chikungunya fever patients of different severities

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Authors

Nitwara Wikan · Mahidol University

Sarawut Khongwichit · Mahidol University

Weerawat Phuklia · Mahidol University

Sukathida Ubol · Mahidol University

Tipparat Thonsakulprasert

Montri Thannagith

Duangrudee Tanramluk · Mahidol University

Atchara Paemanee ·

Abstract

This study confirms the infection of at least a component of white blood cells by CHIKV, and shows that CHIKV infection results in activation of the inflammasome in a manner that is associated with disease severity.

Topics & Keywords

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Viral Infections and Vectors Vibrio bacteria research studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Translational Medicine

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 96-96

DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-12-96

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