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Anti-apoptotic protein kinase of herpes simplex virus

Authors :
Takayuki Murata
Yukihiro Nishiyama
Source :
Trends in Microbiology. 10:105-107
Publication Year :
2002
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2002.

Abstract

Herpes simplex virus expresses proteins modulating the process of apoptosis, and the viral US3 gene encodes a unique serine/threonine kinase that protects infected cells from apoptosis. Here, we discuss the biological roles of the US3 protein kinase and the mechanism by which this kinase blocks apoptosis.

Details

ISSN :
0966842X
Volume :
10
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Trends in Microbiology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........eba9ae23b913a68b69c14e5356008a65
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0966-842x(01)02297-1