Structural basis for apoptosis inhibition by Epstein-Barr virus BHRF1.
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is associated with human malignancies, especially those affecting the B cell compartment such as Burkitt lymphoma. The virally encoded homolog of the mammalian pro-survival protein Bcl-2, BHRF1 contributes to viral infectivity and lymphomagenesis. In addition to the pro-apop...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-12-01
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Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3009601?pdf=render |