Host Cell-Virus Interaction

Dear Colleagues,

Every virus needs to hijack a host cell, be it a plant, animal, insect, or even a bacterial cell, to replicate and survive at the cost of its host. It is the interactions of the virus with the host cell that holds the deepest and darkest secrets of the virus, the unravelling of which opens multiple avenues in anti-viral research. The study of host cell-virus interaction not only provides important information about virus pathogenesis; it also often has great importance in other fields of research, especially in the field of cell biology and immunology. There are several instances where novel cellular functions of a host protein were revealed by studying host cell-virus interaction. This valuable information can go a long way in understanding interactions with other related viruses as well. The regulation of cellular immune responses is another significant component of viral pathogenesis. Important knowledge regarding immunological modulation after viral infection can help to establish strategies to fight against viral infection. In this special issue, we will focus on studies related to the exploitation of host cells by viruses for successful infection, and will highlight the counteractive host cell measures employed in order to win the war against the viruses.

Dr. Parikshit Bagchi
Dr. Anupam Mukherjee
Guest Editors

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