Herpesvirus protein mimics host enzyme to balance infection and latency

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Apr 30, 2025, 2:06 pm114 pts
Viruses are microscopic pathogens composed of genetic material housed within a protective protein shell. While they carry the blueprint required for producing additional viral proteins, they lack the equipment needed for the same. For this, they hijack host cells and rely on their machinery for multiplication.

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