Zika virus uses cells' 'self-care' system to turn against host

Zika virus uses cells' 'self-care' system to turn against host

A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own "self-care" system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in the first place.

Zika Virus Hijacks Cellular Cleanup to Suppress Immune Response

A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own "self-care" system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in the first place.

Zika Virus Uses Cells' 'self-care' System To Turn Against Host - Data Intelligence

A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus’s infectious success: Zika uses host cells’ own “self-care” system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in the first place. While these cell surface proteins are valuable for viral entry, they also have roles in producing an antiviral response. Before that can happen, the virus manipulates a process cells u…

Unique Viral and Host Translation Methods Revealed

In the complex interplay between viruses and their host cells, a recurring theme is the virus’s ability to hijack the host’s protein synthesis machinery to favor its own replication. Many viruses implement a mechanism known as host shutoff, potently inhibiting the translation of host mRNAs while ensuring that their own viral proteins continue to be synthesized efficiently. This strategy not only subverts the host cell’s antiviral defenses but al…

Zika Virus Uses Cells’ ‘Self-Care’ System to Turn Against Host

A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own "self-care" system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the host proteins that the virus has employed to get into those cells in the first place.