Herpes Simplex Virus, Alzheimer’s Disease and a Possible Role for Rab GTPases

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common pathogen, infecting 85% of adults in the United States. After reaching the nucleus of the long-lived neuron, HSV may enter latency to persist throughout the life span. Re-activation of latent herpesviruses is associated with progressive cognitive impairment and...

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Main Authors: Elaine L. Bearer, Chengbiao Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcell.2019.00134/full