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Neurovirulent factor ICP34.5 uniquely expressed in the herpes simplex virus type 1 Delta gamma 1 34.5 mutant 1716.
Journal of neurovirology - 1 Jan 2008
Holman Holly A, MacLean Alasdair R
Abstract excerpt
The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) diploid gene gamma(1)34.5 encodes a neurovirulent factor, infected cell protein 34.5 (ICP34.5). The promoter to gamma(1)34.5 is located within the HSV-1 genome where there are repeated sequences. This region of the genome also contains important overlapping transcripts involved with the virus's ability to establish lytic and latent infections and reactivation. These...
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