A Homolog Pentameric Complex Dictates Viral Epithelial Tropism, Pathogenicity and Congenital Infection Rate in Guinea Pig Cytomegalovirus.

In human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), tropism to epithelial and endothelial cells is dependent upon a pentameric complex (PC). Given the structure of the placenta, the PC is potentially an important neutralizing antibody target antigen against congenital infection. The guinea pig is the only small animal...

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Main Authors: Stewart Coleman, K Yeon Choi, Matthew Root, Alistair McGregor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-07-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4936736?pdf=render