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The herpes simplex virus type 1 ribonucleotide reductase is required for acute retinal disease.
Archives of virology - 1 Jan 1997
Brandt C R, Imesch P, Spencer B, Eliassi-Rad B, Syed N A, Untawale S, Robinson N L, Albert D M
Abstract excerpt
We have used a herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) ribonucleotide reductase (RR) null mutant (ICP6 delta) to determine if the HSV-1 RR is required for acute retinal disease. Injection of the ICP6 delta mutant into the vitreous induced mild transient signs of infection (vitreal infiltrate, retinal inflammation, and changes in retinal cytology). In contrast, the parental KOS and a revertant virus (ICP6 delta + 3.1)...
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