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JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Volume 112, Issue 1, Pages 3-11Publisher
ELSEVIER TAIWAN
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2012.11.006
Keywords
autoimmunity; dengue; immunopathogenesis
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- National Science Council, Taiwan [NSC100-2321-8006-004, NSC100-2325-8006-007]
- National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan [NHRI-100A1-PDCO-0209115]
- Multidisciplinary Center of Excellence for Clinical Trial and Research, Department of Health, Taiwan [DOH101-TD-B-111-002]
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Dengue is one of the most important vector-borne viral diseases. With climate change and the convenience of travel, dengue is spreading beyond its usual tropical and subtropical boundaries. Infection with dengue virus (DENV) causes diseases ranging widely in severity, from self-limited dengue fever to life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Vascular leakage, thrombocytopenia, and hemorrhage are the major clinical manifestations associated with severe DENV infection, yet the mechanisms remain unclear. Besides the direct effects of the virus, immunopathogenesis is also involved in the development of dengue disease. Antibody-dependent enhancement increases the efficiency of virus infection and may suppress type I interferon-mediated antiviral responses. Aberrant activation of T cells and overproduction of soluble factors cause an increase in vascular permeability. DENV-induced autoantibodies against endothelial cells, platelets, and coagulatory molecules lead to their abnormal activation or dysfunction. Molecular mimicry between DENV proteins and host proteins may explain the cross-reactivity of DENV-induced autoantibodies. Although no licensed dengue vaccine is yet available, several vaccine candidates are under development. For the development of a safe and effective dengue vaccine, the immunopathogenic complications of dengue disease need to be considered. Copyright (C) 2012, Elsevier Taiwan LLC Et Formosan Medical Association. All rights reserved.
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