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Virus-induced neuronal apoptosis blocked by the herpes simplex virus latency-associated transcript

  • Guey Chuen Perng
  • , Clinton Jones
  • , Janice Ciacci-Zanella
  • , Melissa Stone
  • , Gail Henderson
  • , Ada Yukht
  • , Susan M. Slanina
  • , Florence M. Hofman
  • , Homayon Ghiasi
  • , Anthony B. Nesburn
  • , Steven L. Wechsler

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Abstract

Latent infections with periodic reactivation are a common outcome after acute infection with many viruses. The latency-associated transcript (LAT) gene is required for wild-type reactivation of herpes simplex virus (HSV). However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In rabbit trigeminal ganglia, extensive apoptosis occurred with LAT- virus but not with LAT+ viruses. In addition, a plasmid expressing LAT blocked apoptosis in cultured cells. Thus, LAT promotes neuronal survival after HSV-1 infection by reducing apoptosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1500-1503
Number of pages4
JournalScience
Volume287
Issue number5457
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000 Feb 25

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General

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