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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Main Authors: Eichler Robert, Daffis Stephane, Maisa Anna, Strecker Thomas, Lenz Oliver, Garten Wolfgang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/3/1/93