Extracellular Vesicles in Epstein-Barr Virus’ Life Cycle and Pathogenesis

Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, are evolutionarily conserved phospholidpid membrane-bound entities secreted from most eukaryotic cell types. They carry bioactive cargos such as protein and nucleic acids derived from their cells of origin. Over the past 10 years, t...

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Main Authors: Mengmeng Zhao, Asuka Nanbo, Lichun Sun, Zhen Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/2/48
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Summary:Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, are evolutionarily conserved phospholidpid membrane-bound entities secreted from most eukaryotic cell types. They carry bioactive cargos such as protein and nucleic acids derived from their cells of origin. Over the past 10 years, they have been attracting increased attention in many fields of life science, representing a new route for intercellular communication. In this review article, we will discuss the current knowledge of both normal and virally modified EVs in the regulation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)’s life cycle and its associated pathogenesis.
ISSN:2076-2607