The role of oxidative stress in influenza virus infection

Microbes Infect. 2017 Dec;19(12):580-586. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2017.08.008. Epub 2017 Sep 14.

Abstract

Virus-induced oxidative stress plays an important role in the regulation of the host immune system. In this review, we provide backgrounds of the pathogenic mechanism of oxidative stress induced by influenza virus and the specific oxidant-sensitive pathways, and highlight that antioxidant is one of the effective strategies against influenza virus infection.

Keywords: Antioxidants; Influenza virus; Oxidative stress; The immunity system.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Peroxide / metabolism
  • Inflammation / pathology*
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / immunology*
  • Influenza, Human / pathology*
  • Influenza, Human / virology
  • Oxidative Stress / immunology*
  • Oxidative Stress / physiology

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Hydrogen Peroxide