Filoviruses, such as the Ebola virus (EBOV) and Marburg virus (MARV), are causative agents of sporadic outbreaks of hemorrhagic fevers in humans. To infect cells, filoviruses are internalized via macropinocytosis and traffic through the endosomal pathway
Corina M Stewart +10 more
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Real-time transcriptional profiling of cellular and viral gene expression during lytic cytomegalovirus infection. [PDF]
During viral infections cellular gene expression is subject to rapid alterations induced by both viral and antiviral mechanisms. In this study, we applied metabolic labeling of newly transcribed RNA with 4-thiouridine (4sU-tagging) to dissect the real ...
Lisa Marcinowski +46 more
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Inhibition of HCV translation by disrupting the structure and interactions of the viral CRE and 3' X-tail [PDF]
A phylogenetically conserved RNA structure within the NS5B coding region of hepatitis C virus functions as a cis-replicating element (CRE). Integrity of this CRE, designated SL9266 (alternatively 5BSL3.2), is critical for genome replication. SL9266 forms
Struthers, M +11 more
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Therapeutic development targeting host heparan sulfate proteoglycan in SARS-CoV-2 infection
The global pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to an urgent need for effective therapeutic options.
Qi Zhang +3 more
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Dissecting virus entry: replication-independent analysis of virus binding, internalization, and penetration using minimal complementation of β-galactosidase. [PDF]
Studies of viral entry into host cells often rely on the detection of post-entry parameters, such as viral replication or the expression of a reporter gene, rather than on measuring entry per se. The lack of assays to easily detect the different steps of
Christine Burkard +6 more
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Structural understanding of SARS-CoV-2 virus entry to host cells
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a major global health concern associated with millions of fatalities worldwide.
Kim Le +7 more
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Distinct Virologic Properties of African and Epidemic Zika Virus Strains: The Role of the Envelope Protein in Viral Entry, Immune Activation, and Neuropathogenesis. [PDF]
The 2016 Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic has largely subsided, but a key question remains. How did ZIKV evolve to become a virulent human pathogen compared to the virus of its original discovery?
Roozitalab A +7 more
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An optimised method for the production of MERS-CoV spike expressing viral pseudotypes [PDF]
The production and use of pseudotyped viral particles is widely established for many viruses, and applications in the fields of serology and vaccine development are manifold.
Ferrara, Francesca +5 more
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Antibody-Dependent Dengue Virus Entry Modulates Cell Intrinsic Responses for Enhanced Infection
Dengue is caused by infection with any one of four dengue viruses (DENV); the risk of severe disease appears to be enhanced by the cross-reactive or subneutralizing levels of antibody from a prior DENV infection.
Candice Y. Y. Chan +9 more
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The Role of L-Selectin in HIV Infection
HIV envelope glycoprotein is the most heavily glycosylated viral protein complex identified with over 20 glycans on its surface. This glycan canopy is thought to primarily shield the virus from host immune recognition as glycans are poor immunogens in ...
Jason Segura +6 more
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