T cells may be key to stopping measles virus—and its deadly relatives

T cells may be key to stopping measles virus—and its deadly relatives

T cells are some of the immune system's most important warriors. They can stop tumor growth and even fight off severe infections. Now scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have discovered how T cells target paramyxoviruses, a viral family that includes measles virus and Nipah virus.

Scientists Decode How T Cells Stop Deadly Viruses

T cells are among the immune system’s essential soldiers. They can inhibit tumor development and even combat serious infections.

Cross-Reactive T Cells Could Point to Broad Vaccines or Treatments for Measles, Nipah Virus

T cells are some of the immune system’s most important fighters. They can stop tumor growth and fight off severe infections. Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have now reported a study indicating how T cells target paramyxoviruses, a viral family that includes measles virus and Nipah virus. Paramyxoviruses are pathogens of pandemic concern. Measles virus is highly infectious, and Nipah virus has a high mortality rate. The new…