Pseudovirus rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP Infects Neurons in Retina and CNS, Causing Apoptosis and Neurodegeneration in Neonatal Mice

Summary: Zaire Ebola virus (ZEBOV) survivors experience visual and CNS sequelae that suggests the ZEBOV glycoprotein can mediate neurotropism. Replication-competent rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP vaccine candidate is generally well tolerated; however, its potential neurotropism requires careful study. Here, we sho...

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Main Authors: Ian L. McWilliams, Jennifer L. Kielczewski, Derek D.C. Ireland, Jacob S. Sykes, Aaron P. Lewkowicz, Krishnamurthy Konduru, Biying C. Xu, Chi-Chao Chan, Rachel R. Caspi, Mohanraj Manangeeswaran, Daniela Verthelyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-02-01
Series:Cell Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124719300981