Dimerization of Tetherin Is Not Essential for Its Antiviral Activity against Lassa and Marburg Virus...
Dimerization of Tetherin Is Not Essential for Its Antiviral Activity against Lassa and Marburg Viruses
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Tetherin (also known as BST2, CD317 or HM1.24) has recently been reported to inhibit a wide range of viruses. However, the antiviral mechanism of action of tetherin has not been determined. Both ends of the tetherin molecule are associated with the plasma membrane and it forms a homodimer. Therefore, a model in which progeny virions are retained on...
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Dimerization of Tetherin Is Not Essential for Its Antiviral Activity against Lassa and Marburg Viruses
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1291073900
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1291073900
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0006934
