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Spontaneous fusion of cells between species yields transdifferentiation and retroviral transfer in vivo.

Authors :
Ogle, Brenda M.
Butters, Kim A.
Plummer, Timothy B.
Ring, Kevin R.
Knudsen, Bruce E.
Litzow, Mark R.
Cascalho, Marilia
Platt, Jeffrey L.
Source :
FASEB Journal; Mar2004, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p548-550, 3p, 3 Diagrams, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Discusses whether spontaneous fusion of cells between species could occur physiologic conditions. Contribution of human-porcine hybrids to porcine epithelial tissues; Role of cell fusion as a route for viral transmission.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08926638
Volume :
18
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
FASEB Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14241286
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.03-0962fje