Replication of Alphaviruses: A Review on the Entry Process of Alphaviruses into Cells

Alphaviruses are small, enveloped viruses, ~70 nm in diameter, containing a single-stranded, positive-sense, RNA genome. Viruses belonging to this genus are predominantly arthropod-borne viruses, known to cause disease in humans. Their potential threat to human health was most recently exemplified b...

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Main Authors: Jason Yat-Sing Leung, Mary Mah-Lee Ng, Justin Jang Hann Chu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Advances in Virology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/249640