Comparative Genomics, Infectivity and Cytopathogenicity of American Isolates of Zika Virus that Developed Persistent Infections in Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK293) Cells

Zika virus (ZIKV) transmission can cause serious fetal neurological abnormalities. ZIKV persistence in various human cells and tissues can serve as infectious reservoirs and post serious threats to public health. The human embryonic kidney (HEK293) cell line with known neuronal developmental propert...

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Main Authors: Hebing Liu, Hsiao-Mei Liao, Bingjie Li, Shien Tsai, Guo-Chiuan Hung, Shyh-Ching Lo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/12/3035