Tim-1 and Tim-4 mediate entry of the human Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and the related rhesus monkey rhadinovirus
S. Scribano, S. Schlagowski, S. Liu, T. Fricke, X. Yang, F. Neipel, A. K. Grosskopf, B. F. Hornich, M. Backovic, A. Ensser, A. S. Hahn
This paper identifies Tim-1 and Tim-4 as mediators of KSHV and RRV entry, showing their role in viral infection and highlighting their unique function compared to other herpesviruses.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology