Cytomegalovirus

CMV viral proteins have adapted by functionally mimicking cellular genes

Published in Blood Weekly, September 9th, 2004

Cytomegalovirus viral proteins have adapted by functionally mimicking cellular genes.

According to a study from France, "The human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) genome has evolved with its host by incorporating a series of genes that are homologous to, or functionally mimic, cellular genes.

"Some are designed to counteract the stress of infection on the host cell, notably the viral antiapoptotic proteins (vICA, vMIA). Others potentially help the infected cell maintain a low immunologic profile."

"These include virus-encoded chemokine receptors (UL33, UL78, US27, US28), FcRs (gp TRL11/IRL11, gp UL119-118), and proteins that directly or...

Want to see the full article?

Purchase this article for only $3.00

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Blood Weekly

Source: Blood Weekly (2004-09-09)

NewsRx is Social

Top Medical Newsletters

Awards

Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry