Defining T-cell immunity against rhinovirus species A and C

Cibele Marina Gaido

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    Abstract

    Rhinovirus (RV) species A and C play a fundamental role in the inception and exacerbations of asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying this relation are yet to be defined. This study identified T-cell epitopes in the RV viral protein that allowed for the in vitro characterisation of the adaptive immune-responses to RV-A and RV-C in a paediatric clinical cohort. Despite their biological differences, RV-A and RV-C stimulate similar !-cell responses in asthmatic and healthy children. Nonetheless, lower T-regulatory cell numbers found in asthmatics could explain their inability to control excessive immune responses to RV-infections, leading to airway hyper-responsiveness and asthma exacerbation.
    Original languageEnglish
    QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
    Awarding Institution
    • The University of Western Australia
    Supervisors/Advisors
    • Hales, Belinda, Supervisor
    • Le Souef, Peter, Supervisor
    Award date10 Mar 2017
    Publication statusUnpublished - 2017

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