Does Apoptosis Play a Role in Varicella Zoster Virus Latency and Reactivation?
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Mechanisms of Apoptosis
3. VZV and SVV Can Induce Apoptosis
4. VZV and SVV Can Also Inhibit Apoptosis
5. Future Directions
Acknowledgments
Conflict of Interest
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James, S.F.; Mahalingam, R.; Gilden, D. Does Apoptosis Play a Role in Varicella Zoster Virus Latency and Reactivation? Viruses 2012, 4, 1509-1514. https://doi.org/10.3390/v4091509
James SF, Mahalingam R, Gilden D. Does Apoptosis Play a Role in Varicella Zoster Virus Latency and Reactivation? Viruses. 2012; 4(9):1509-1514. https://doi.org/10.3390/v4091509
Chicago/Turabian StyleJames, Stephanie F., Ravi Mahalingam, and Don Gilden. 2012. "Does Apoptosis Play a Role in Varicella Zoster Virus Latency and Reactivation?" Viruses 4, no. 9: 1509-1514. https://doi.org/10.3390/v4091509
APA StyleJames, S. F., Mahalingam, R., & Gilden, D. (2012). Does Apoptosis Play a Role in Varicella Zoster Virus Latency and Reactivation? Viruses, 4(9), 1509-1514. https://doi.org/10.3390/v4091509