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Dissecting Host-virus Interaction in Lytic Replication of a Model Herpesvirus
Published on: October 7, 2011
UL24 herpesvirus determinants of pathogenesis: Roles in virus-host interactions
Angela Pearson1, Amel Bouhamar1
1Institut National de La Recherche Scientifique, Laval, Québec, Canada.
Abstract:
Members of the UL24 herpesvirus gene family are determinants of pathogenesis. The gene is widely conserved across the Orthoherpesviridae family, also commonly referred to as Herpesviridae. In this review, the impact of UL24 homologs on pathogenesis as studied with different model systems is presented, as well as mechanistic aspects related to the different roles of UL24 proteins in virus-host cell interactions. The targeting of UL24 for the development of therapeutic applications is also discussed.
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