Oral administration of interferon-α2b-transformed <it>Bifidobacterium longum </it>protects BALB/c mice against coxsackievirus B3-induced myocarditis

Oral administration of interferon-α2b-transformed <it>Bifidobacterium longum </it>protects BALB/c mice against coxsackievirus B3-induced myocarditis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Multiple reports have claimed that low-dose orally administered interferon (IFN)-α is beneficial in the treatment of many infectious diseases and provides a viable alternative to high-dose intramuscular treatment. However, research is needed on how to express IFN...

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Main Authors: Yu Zhijian, Huang Zhen, Shao Chongwen, Huang Yuanjian, Zhang Fan, Yang Jin, Deng Lili, Zeng Zhongming, Deng Qiwen, Zeng Weiseng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Virology Journal
Subjects:
<it>Bifidobacterium</it>
Coxsackievirus B
Enterovirus
Interferon
Myocarditis
Oral administration
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/525

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