Marija Backović

This paper develops fluorescent KSHV strains and a hybrid RRV expressing KSHV gB to show low pH is required for KSHV membrane fusion during endocytosis.

The paper reports cryo-EM structures of foamy virus Env in pre- and post-fusion states, revealing structural similarity to paramyxovirus F proteins and suggesting an evolutionary link.

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.