Viral infection and iron metabolism.
Fundamental cellular operations, including DNA synthesis and the generation of ATP, require iron. Viruses hijack cells in order to replicate, and efficient replication needs an iron-replete host. Some viruses selectively infect iron-acquiring cells by binding to transferrin receptor 1 during cell en...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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