| Literature DB >> 27928003 |
Giulia Torriani1, Clara Galan-Navarro1, Stefan Kunz2.
Abstract
Viral entry represents the first step of every viral infection and is a determinant for the host range and disease potential of a virus. Here, we review the latest developments on cell entry of the highly pathogenic Old World arenavirus Lassa virus, providing novel insights into the complex virus-host cell interaction of this important human pathogen. We will cover new discoveries on the molecular mechanisms of receptor recognition, endocytosis, and the use of late endosomal entry factors.Entities:
Keywords: Lassa fever; endocytosis; late endosome; receptor; viral entry
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Year: 2017 PMID: 27928003 PMCID: PMC5286875 DOI: 10.1128/JVI.01902-16
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Virol ISSN: 0022-538X Impact factor: 5.103