Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infects more than 90% of adults worldwide. Following the initial infection, the host immune system launches an antiviral response involving both innate and adaptive immune functions. EBV establishes a persistent, lifelong infection, and to achieve this, it must carefully regulate the host immune response. By striking a balance between viral replication and immune defense, the pathogenic effects of EBV are minimized while its presence is maintained. This chapter explores some of the immune-modulating strategies employed by EBV, particularly its interference with various arms of innate and adaptive immunity, including the MHC-I and MHC-II antigen presentation pathways.

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Immune Evasion by Epstein–Barr Virus

  • Jianmin Zuo,
  • Dong-Yan Jin

摘要

Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infects more than 90% of adults worldwide. Following the initial infection, the host immune system launches an antiviral response involving both innate and adaptive immune functions. EBV establishes a persistent, lifelong infection, and to achieve this, it must carefully regulate the host immune response. By striking a balance between viral replication and immune defense, the pathogenic effects of EBV are minimized while its presence is maintained. This chapter explores some of the immune-modulating strategies employed by EBV, particularly its interference with various arms of innate and adaptive immunity, including the MHC-I and MHC-II antigen presentation pathways.