Zika Virus Infects Human Placental Macrophages

Cell Host and Microbe

Kendra M. Quicke, James R. Bowen, Erica L. Johnson, ..., Raymond F. Schinazi, Rana Chakraborty, Mehul S. Suthar :msuthar@emory.edu

Science Daily report on this study

• Hofbauer cells

• ‘"A concept that is emerging is how host genetics or other non-viral factors, including nutrition and microbiota, influence your immune response ," Suthar says. "What our study suggests is not everyone is predisposed to having the virus replicate in the placenta , but the full meaning of this needs to be explored further.”

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• Virus blocking by placenta when mother has enough vitamin D

They are getting closer to understanding Zika and placenta immune system

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