The role of myristoylation in the membrane association of the Lassa virus matrix protein Z
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The Z protein is the matrix protein of arenaviruses and has been identified as the main driving force for budding. Both LCMV and Lassa virus Z proteins bud from cells in the absence of other viral proteins as enveloped virus-like particles. Z accumulates near the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-11-01
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Series: | Virology Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/3/1/93 |