Methamphetamine mediates immune dysregulation in a murine model of chronic viral infection.

Methamphetamine mediates immune dysregulation in a murine model of chronic viral infection.

Methamphetamine (METH) is a highly addictive psychostimulant that not only affects the brain and cognitive functions but also greatly impacts the host immune system, rendering the body susceptible to infections and exacerbating the severity of disease. Although there is gathering evidence about METH...

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Main Authors: Uma eSriram, Bijayesh eHaldar, Jonathan M. Cenna, Larisa eGofman, Raghava ePotula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
T cells
immune response
Drug abuse
viral infection
LCMV.
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2015.00793/full

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