Virus Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 24th, 2003
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Influenza - New drugs are effective but have important limitations
Stem Cell Research - Novel neural cell model enables study of JC virus susceptibility
Borna Disease Virus - Persistent CNS infection in animals and humans have behavioral peculiarities
Ebola Virus - One vaccine does not protect against both Ebola and Marburg viruses
HIV/AIDS Coinfection - Herpes simplex virus-2 infection may raise HIV risk
Virology - A modified molecule reduces hepatitis C virus infection in murine chimeras
Anti-HIV Treatment - First HIV fusion inhibitor approved for use in European Union
Breast Cancer - Updated phase I data on OncoVEX GM-CSF presented
Cancer Cell Biology - Virus therapy attacks cancer cells
Cervical Cancer - Domain substructure of HPV E6 oncoprotein analyzed
Chronic Hepatitis B - Adefovir dipivoxil is an important new therapy for treating hepatitis B virus
Coronary Disease - Common cold virus may help combat coronary artery disease
Epstein-Barr Virus - Severe gastritis may occasionally result from infectious mononucleosis
Folliculitis - Herpes simplex can cause vesicular folliculitis in the immunocompetent
HIV Risk - Some with HIV have unprotected sex without disclosure
Hepatitis B - Data presented in preparation for launch of hepatitis clinical program
Hepatitis B - siRNAs disrupt virus replication and proliferation
Hepatitis C - Phase II clinical trial of ISIS 14803 results announced
Hepatitis C Therapy - NS3/4A is a dual target for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C
Human Rhinovirus - Type 2 virus infects cells via clathrin mediated endocytosis
Human TNF Blocker - Unique Tanapox virus protein inhibits TNF-receptor binding, blocking cytolysis
Infectious Disease - Adenoviruses can cause hemophagocytic syndrome
Infectious Disease - Hepatitis C polymerase inhibitors tested on SARS, West Nile viruses
Infectious Disease - Resistance to Norwalk virus infection multifactorial
Influenza - Drug-resistant infections are unlikely to occur with neuraminidase inhibitors
Influenza Vaccine - Glycosylation has no impact on immunogenicity of DNA-based influenza vaccine
Influenza Vaccine - Italian GPs need more education on influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
Meningitis Vaccine - Haemophilus influenzae Rd KW20 has virulence properties
Pneumonia - Phase IIb trial begins on DB289 for PCP in AIDS patients
RNA Polymerase - Manganese-dependent mutants created in poliovirus viral polymerase
Respiratory Infection - Parainfluenza viruses are respiratory risks for children, immune debilitated
SARS - Few signs of vigilance at U.S.-Canada border; no thermometers
SARS - New SARS detection method available
SARS - SARS siARRAY gene set launched
SARS - Singapore removed from World Health Organization list of SARS-affected areas
SARS - U.S. anti-SARS efforts based on the nation's fight against TB
Sudden Death - EBV positive lymphomatous infiltration of the heart can be cause of sudden death
Transplant Medicine - Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders appear to prefer surgical sites
Transplant Medicine - Trial of drug to prevent tumors in child liver transplants discounts its utility
Varicella Vaccine - Varicella vaccination administration schedule allows for flexibility
Viral Proteomics - A cell-based assay monitors hepatitis C virus NS3/4A activity in cells
Virology - C-Raf-1/MEK signal integrity is necessary for hepatitis B virus gene expression
Virology - Hepatitis C Virus core protein influences p73 function to expand pathogenesis
Virology - Parvovirus B19 is not associated with fulminant hepatitis
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