A stochastic assembly model for Nipah virus revealed by super-resolution microscopy

The current model for Nipah virus assembly suggests that packaging is orchestrated by the matrix protein at the plasma membrane. Here, using super-resolution microscopy and Nipah virus-like particles, Liu et al. show that Nipah virus assembly is stochastic.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Qian Liu, Lei Chen, Hector C. Aguilar, Keng C. Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018-08-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05480-2
Description
Summary:The current model for Nipah virus assembly suggests that packaging is orchestrated by the matrix protein at the plasma membrane. Here, using super-resolution microscopy and Nipah virus-like particles, Liu et al. show that Nipah virus assembly is stochastic.
ISSN:2041-1723