Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy development is associated with mutations in JC virus capsid protein VP1 that change the receptor specificity of the virus.

Bayliss, Julianne

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy development is associated with mutations in JC virus capsid protein VP1 that change the receptor specificity of the virus. [electronic resource] - The Journal of infectious diseases Nov 2011 - 1643-4 p. digital

Publication Type: Letter; Comment

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10.1093/infdis/jir611 doi


Capsid Proteins--genetics
Female
Humans
JC Virus--genetics
Leukoencephalopathy, Progressive Multifocal--pathology
Male
Mutation, Missense
Receptors, Virus--metabolism
Viral Tropism