Viral Infection in Airway Epithelial Cells
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2025 | Viewed by 142
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Dr. Ehre’s laboratory specializes in host-pathogen interactions in the context of muco-obstructive lung diseases like asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis. Studies conducted in her laboratory utilize primary cell cultures, human specimens, and animal models to understand the susceptibility of these diseases to viral infection, including SARS-CoV-2 and RSV. Her research projects explore mucus as a barrier, the impact of chronic inflammation on infections, pharmacological enhancement of viral clearance, and gene therapy targets.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Viral Infection in Airway Epithelial Cells,” aims to compile the latest research and insights into how viruses interact with and impact epithelial cells of the respiratory tract. This Special Issue builds on the growing body of knowledge in a crucial area of virology, following significant recent developments in the understanding of respiratory viral infections.
Airway epithelial cells serve as the first line of defense against respiratory viruses and are also primary targets for these infections, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Understanding the mechanisms of viral entry, replication, and the host immune response is critical for developing effective treatments and preventive strategies.
We invite contributions exploring various aspects of viral infection in airway epithelial cells, such as viral entry and replication, virus–host interactions, immune responses, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and potential therapeutic strategies. Topics on a wide range of respiratory viruses, including, but not limited to, influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and coronaviruses (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), are welcome.
This Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of viral infections in airway epithelial cells and contribute to new therapeutic strategies. We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Camille Ehré
Dr. Raymond J. Pickles
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- respiratory viral infections
- airway epithelial cells
- virus–host interactions
- viral pathogenesis
- immune responses
- Influenza viruses
- respiratory syncytial virus (rsv)
- coronaviruses
- SARS-CoV-2
- respiratory tract
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