Lipid Membranes in Poxvirus Replication

Poxviruses replicate in the cytoplasm, where they acquire multiple lipoprotein membranes. Although a proposal that the initial membrane arises de novo has not been substantiated, there is no accepted explanation for its formation from cellular membranes. A subsequent membrane-wrapping step involving...

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Main Authors: Jason P. Laliberte, Bernard Moss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-04-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/2/4/972/