Neuroimmune Evasion of Zika Virus to Facilitate Viral Pathogenesis
Zika virus (ZIKV), which preferentially targets neural stem and progenitor cells (NSCs) especially in developing brain, is causally associated with fetal microcephaly, intrauterine retardation, and other congenital malformations in humans.However, there are, so far, no effective drugs and vaccines against ZIKV epidemics, warranting an enhanced unde