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- Title
Virology: Henipavirus receptor identified.
- Authors
Molloy, Sheilagh
- Abstract
The article discusses the research on the identification of the Henipavirus receptor. Ephrin B2 is a member of the ephrin receptor tyrosine kinase family has been described as the cell-surface receptor for Hendra virus and Nipah virus. The identification of the receptor is a large discovery for researchers working on these emerging viruses and will assist efforts to comprehend the pathogenesis and help the development of effective therapies.
- Subjects
NIPAH virus; VIRUS research; PROTEIN-tyrosine kinases; CELL receptors; PATHOGENIC microorganisms
- Publication
Nature Reviews Microbiology, 2005, Vol 3, Issue 9, p666
- ISSN
1740-1526
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/nrmicro1257