Recent advances in viral evasion of the MHC Class I processing pathway

Anouk Bc Schuren, AI Correia de Almeida Costa, Emmanuel Jhj Wiertz

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

T-cell mediated adaptive immunity against viruses relies on recognition of virus-derived peptides by CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells. Detection of pathogen-derived peptide-MHC-I complexes triggers CD8(+) T cells to eliminate the infected cells. Viruses have evolved several mechanisms to avoid recognition, many of which target the MHC-I antigen-processing pathway. While many immune evasion strategies have been described in the context of herpesvirus infections, it is becoming clear that this 'disguise' ability is more widespread. Here, we address recent findings in viral evasion of the MHC-I antigen presentation pathway and the impact on CD8(+) T cell responses.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-50
Number of pages8
JournalCurrent Opinion in Immunology
Volume40
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2016

Keywords

  • Animals
  • Antigen Presentation
  • Antigens, Viral
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes
  • Cytotoxicity, Immunologic
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
  • Humans
  • Immune Evasion
  • Killer Cells, Natural
  • Virus Diseases
  • Viruses
  • Journal Article
  • Review

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Recent advances in viral evasion of the MHC Class I processing pathway'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this