Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 7, 2025

Highly Sensitive Assay for Measurement of Arenavirus-cell Attachment
08:34

Highly Sensitive Assay for Measurement of Arenavirus-cell Attachment

Published on: March 2, 2016

9.8K

Special Issue "Arenaviruses 2020"

Igor S Lukashevich1,2, Juan Carlos de la Torre3

  • 1Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA.

Viruses
|April 30, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Rodent-borne arenaviruses are typically linked to specific African muroid rodents or New World Cricetidae species. This study explores the broader host range and evolutionary history of these significant viral pathogens.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Zoonotic Diseases
  • Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • Rodent-borne arenaviruses are a significant group of zoonotic viruses.
  • Traditionally, African and New World arenaviruses are associated with distinct rodent host families (Mastomys/Praomys and Cricetidae, respectively).
  • Understanding the host-pathogen relationship is crucial for predicting and preventing spillover events.
Keywords:
Lassa feverLassa virus (LASV)lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV)molecular virology of mammalian arenavirusesvaccine development

More Related Videos

Generation of Recombinant Arenavirus for Vaccine Development in FDA-Approved Vero Cells10:03

Generation of Recombinant Arenavirus for Vaccine Development in FDA-Approved Vero Cells

Published on: August 1, 2013

17.2K
Arbovirus Infections As Screening Tools for the Identification of Viral Immunomodulators and Host Antiviral Factors06:02

Arbovirus Infections As Screening Tools for the Identification of Viral Immunomodulators and Host Antiviral Factors

Published on: September 13, 2018

7.1K

Related Concept Videos