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Characterization of Epstein-Barr virus strains and LMP1-deletion variants in Portugal.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Aug 2015
Neves Marco, Marinho-Dias Joana, Ribeiro Joana, Esteves Marlene, Maltez Elsa, Baldaque Inês, Breda Eduardo, Monteiro Eurico, Medeiros Rui, Sousa Hugo
Abstract excerpt
Variations in the genome sequence of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) are thought to lead to differential interaction with host cells, immune evasion, and transformation. The discussion regarding EBV strains as having a geographic or disease-association has been increasing and the majority of studies are performed in Asiatic populations. We developed a case-control study with 139 individuals, including 96 subjects with...
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