Zika Virus Infection and Antibody Neutralization in FcRn Expressing Placenta and Engineered Cell Lines
As a developmental toxicant, Zika virus (ZIKV) attacks both the growing nervous system, causing congenital Zika syndrome, and the placenta, resulting in pathological changes and associated adverse fetal outcomes.There are no vaccines, antibodies, or other treatments for ZIKV, despite the potential for its re-emergence.Multiple studies have highligh