HCMV protein LUNA is required for viral reactivation from latently infected primary CD14⁺ cells.

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a member of the Herpesviridae family that infects individuals throughout the world. Following an initial lytic stage, HCMV can persist in the individual for life in a non-active (or latent) form. During latency, the virus resides within cells of the myeloid lineage. T...

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Main Authors: Lisa R Keyes, Danna Hargett, Melisa Soland, Mariana G Bego, Cyprian C Rossetto, Graca Almeida-Porada, Stephen St Jeor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3530514?pdf=render