Abstract
The herpes simplex virus type 1 latency-associated transcript (LAT) inhibits apoptosis. We demonstrate here that LAT influences the accumulation of the Bcl-xL transcript versus the Bcl-xS transcript in Neuro-2A cells. Bcl-xL encodes an antiapoptotic protein, whereas Bcl-xS encodes a proapoptotic protein. Promoting the accumulation of Bcl-xL in neurons may inhibit apoptosis, thus enhancing the latency-reactivation cycle.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10714-10718 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Virology |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Oct |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Insect Science
- Virology