Influenza Infection Induces RBC Alloimmunization By a Type 1 Interferon Dependent Mechanism
Gibb D, Liu D, Liu J, Santhanakrishnan M, Eisenbarth S, Hendrickson J. Influenza Infection Induces RBC Alloimmunization By a Type 1 Interferon Dependent Mechanism. Blood 2018, 132: 743. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-110884.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIFNα/βInfluenza-infected miceRBC alloimmunizationWildtype miceInfluenza infectionTransfusion recipientsRed blood cell transfusionFollicular helper cell differentiationDependent mechanismCompatible blood productsFrequency of alloimmunizationVirus 3 daysBlood cell transfusionIFNα/β productionCertain autoimmune diseasesPro-inflammatory stimuliT cell proliferationInterferon-dependent mechanismRisk of alloimmunizationType 1 interferonLow baseline levelsHelper cell differentiationCell transfusionAlloimmune responseIgG responses