A viral microRNA cluster strongly potentiates the transforming properties of a human herpesvirus.

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), an oncogenic human herpesvirus, induces cell proliferation after infection of resting B lymphocytes, its reservoir in vivo. The viral latent proteins are necessary for permanent B cell growth, but it is unknown whether they are sufficient. EBV was recently found to encode m...

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Main Authors: Regina Feederle, Sarah D Linnstaedt, Helmut Bannert, Helge Lips, Maja Bencun, Bryan R Cullen, Henri-Jacques Delecluse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-02-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21379335/pdf/?tool=EBI