Antibody Responses to Viral Infections

Dear Colleagues,

Antibodies are essential components of the immune response that play key roles in fighting infections caused by most viruses in numerous species, including humans. And, yet, despite their presence in practically all infections, they show a broad profile and very large diversity in the type of response with many particular aspects highly specific for the viruses or the hosts.

Characterization of the properties of antibody responses, including their neutralizing, blocking, or enhancing activities, as well as their broadness for related viruses, is an important step to understanding their protective efficacy and relevance for diagnostic purposes. Novel strategies for inducing the correct antibody responses and/or design of appropriate antigens for improved vaccines can also benefit from the detailed analysis of antibody responses following infections or targeted immunizations.

We anticipate contributions that address these and other features related to the immune responses to different viruses which cover all relevant aspects of antibodies in the context of viral infections.

Dr. Oscar Burrone
Guest Editor

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