Epstein-Barr virus tegument protein BGLF2 in exosomes released from virus-producer cells assists de novo infection
Y. Sato, M. Yaguchi, Y. Okuno, H. Ishimaru, S. Ozaki, T. Suzuki, T. Inagaki, M. Umeda, T. Watanabe, M. Fujimuro, T. Murata, H. Kimura
This study identifies BGLF2, an EBV tegument protein, as being encapsulated in exosomes that enhance viral infection by boosting gene expression and suppressing innate immunity.
bioRxiv · Jun 22, 2020 · PreprintMicrobiology