S24 Differentiated primary bronchial epithelial cell (pBECs), monocyte derived macrophages (MdMs) and monocyte derived dendritic cells (MODCs) transwell co-culture: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection of the apical and basolateral surfaces

Abstract

Introduction and ObjectivesRSV causes winter epidemics of respiratory disease. Active infection is virtually absent in summer months. Infected ciliated airway epithelial cells, local macrophages and dendritic cells secrete cytokines including...