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Hepatitis C virus core protein induces lipid droplet redistribution in a microtubule- and dynein-dependent manner.
Traffic (Copenhagen, Denmark) - 1 Aug 2008
Boulant Steeve, Douglas Mark W, Moody Laura, Budkowska Agata, Targett-Adams Paul, McLauchlan John
Abstract excerpt
Attachment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) core protein to lipid droplets (LDs) is linked to release of infectious progeny from infected cells. Core progressively coats the entire LD surface from a unique site on the organelle, and this process coincides with LD aggregation around the nucleus. We demonstrate that LD redistribution requires only core protein and is accompanied by reduced abundance of adipocyte...
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