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Contribution of Epstein–Barr Virus Latent Proteins to the Pathogenesis of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Source :
- Pathogens; Sep2018, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p59, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Pathogenic viruses have evolved to manipulate the host cell utilising a variety of strategies including expression of viral proteins to hijack or mimic the activity of cellular functions. DNA tumour viruses often establish latent infection in which no new virions are produced, characterized by the expression of a restricted repertoire of so-called latent viral genes. These latent genes serve to remodel cellular functions to ensure survival of the virus within host cells, often for the lifetime of the infected individual. However, under certain circumstances, virus infection may contribute to transformation of the host cell; this event is not a usual outcome of infection. Here, we review how the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), the prototypic oncogenic human virus, modulates host cell functions, with a focus on the role of the EBV latent genes in classical Hodgkin lymphoma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20760817
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Pathogens
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 132993524
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens7030059