The Cellular Impact of the ZIKA Virus on Male Reproductive Tract Immunology and Physiology

The Cellular Impact of the ZIKA Virus on Male Reproductive Tract Immunology and Physiology

Zika virus (ZIKV) has been reported by several groups as an important virus causing pathological damage in the male reproductive tract. ZIKV can infect and persist in testicular somatic and germ cells, as well as spermatozoa, leading to cell death and testicular atrophy. ZIKV has also been detected...

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Main Authors: Raquel das Neves Almeida, Heloisa Antoniella Braz-de-Melo, Igor de Oliveira Santos, Rafael Corrêa, Gary P. Kobinger, Kelly Grace Magalhaes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
Sertoli cells
Leydig cells
ZIKA virus
arboviruses
infertility
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/4/1006

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