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Structural implications of BK polyomavirus sequence variations in the major viral capsid protein Vp1 and large T-antigen: a computational study.
mSphere - 23 Apr 2024
Durairaj Janani, Follonier Océane M, Leuzinger Karoline, Alexander Leila T, Wilhelm Maud, Pereira Joana, Hillenbrand Caroline A, Weissbach Fabian H, Schwede Torsten, Hirsch Hans H
Abstract excerpt
BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is a double-stranded DNA virus causing nephropathy, hemorrhagic cystitis, and urothelial cancer in transplant patients. The BKPyV-encoded capsid protein Vp1 and large T-antigen (LTag) are key targets of neutralizing antibodies and cytotoxic T-cells, respectively. Our single-center data suggested that variability in Vp1 and LTag may contribute to failing BKPyV-specific immune control and...
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