Sindbis Virus Entry of Mosquito Midgut Epithelia...Is NRAMP Involved?

Sindbis virus (SINV) is an arthropod-borne Alphavirus in the family Togaviridae. Sindbis virus has a broad host range that includes avian, mammalian, and human hosts; therefore, its receptor(s) is/are highly conserved. When the mosquito imbibes a viremic blood meal, the virus infects the midgut cell...

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Main Author: Chim, Florence Yi Ting
Format: Others
Published: UNF Digital Commons 2015
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/614
http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1622&context=etd