Mechanisms of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Latency and Reactivation
The life cycle of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) consists of latent and lytic replication phases. During latent infection, only a limited number of KSHV genes are expressed. However, this phase of replication is essential for persistent infection, evasion of host immune response...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Virology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/193860 |