Epstein-Barr Virus
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The Epstein–Barr Virus Wears Chain Mail
The Epstein–Barr virus and its relatives in the herpesvirus family are known for their longevity. They persist in host tissues for years, causing diseases like mononucleosis, Kaposi's sarcoma and herpes, and are notoriously difficult to kill. University of California, Los Angeles, biophysicist Z. Hong Zhou thinks the secret to herpesviruses' resilience may be a layer of microscopic chain mail.
Zhou and his colleagues examined the outer shells, or capsids, of a primate herpesvirus under an electron microscope and saw a pattern of interlocking protein rings. Those rings form a mesh that can withstand intense pressures and explain why herpesviruses pack their exceptionally large genomes…
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'Mono' virus turns on cancer-related genes. Here's how
In many EBV infections, the virus carries out its life cycle tucked away in immune cells called B cells and epithelial cells, which line surfaces of the body, "without much consequence" to the infected person's health, Scott noted. However, in the instances when the virus does contribute to cancer, undermining its ability to reshape the host DNA may be a critical route of treatment, she said.
Epstein-Barr: Scientists decode secrets of a very common virus that can cause cancer
About 90 percent of people are infected at some time in their lives with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), usually with no ill effects. But individuals with compromised immune systems, such as people with organ transplants or HIV infection, have a greater risk of cancer occurring because of this virus. Scientists have discovered a pathway that infected cells use to root out EBV infections, a finding that has implications for understanding the human response to cancer-causing viruses in general.
How Old Viruses May Haunt Us
The human genome is littered with the genetic remains of ancient viruses that once infected people but now lie dormant. Until recently, scientists didn't believe they played a role in modern disease.
Nearly All of Us Have a Virus that Causes Cancer
While the virus, called Epstein-Barr (EBV), was discovered more than half a century ago, researchers are only now making progress in understanding it—and beginning to make strides towards stopping the pathogen that causes an estimated 143,000 cancer deaths every year.
New Findings with Epstein Barr Virus: The Sleeping Giant
The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), a HHV-4 herpes virus, is one of the most common viruses found in humans. In most individuals, it has no serious consequences other than a brief, minor, cold-like illness. Normally the virus stays in the body and remains dormant throughout life. For some, this is not the case and may result in serious illness related to EBV later in life. This long-term, viral activity can be limited by simple, powerful nutrients. As a general preventative strategy, we all should make sure we utilize this support.
The Secret Life of the Epstein-Barr Virus
Epstein-Barr virus is the most common viral infection in humans. It can lay dormant for years and cause crippling long-lasting fatigue. But most people never know that they have been infected.
Virus As The Cause Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Shot Down, Again
Many causes have been suggested over the years, including the virus that causes mononucleosis, a member of the herpes virus family, and a bacterium or two. All of them were eventually shot down. That it's been so difficult to ferret out the cause is discouraging for patients since finding a culpable microbe would help make a diagnosis and suggest ways to treat the condition.
The Epstein–Barr Virus Wears Chain Mail
Electron microscopy reveals a meshlike protective layer in the viruses that cause herpes and mononucleosis, among other disorders.
50 years of Epstein-Barr virus
n March 1964 The Lancet medical journal published a remarkable piece of research from three scientists called Anthony Epstein, Yvonne Barr, and Burt Achong. They had discovered the first human virus that can cause cancer, which later came to bear two of their names: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
EBV Global Institute
What if no matter how long you have struggled with EBV, there was hope? What if no matter how hard the virus has impacted your life, there were answers?
CDC
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4, is a member of the herpes virus family. It is one of the most common human viruses. EBV is found all over the world. Most people get infected with EBV at some point in their lives. EBV spreads most commonly through bodily fluids, primarily saliva. EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono, and other illnesses.
MedicineNet
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a member of the herpesvirus family, is found throughout the world. Studies show that up to 95% of all adults have antibodies against this common virus, meaning that they were infected at some point in their lives. Even though most infections with EBV go unnoticed or produce only very mild symptoms, in some cases, it can be associated with the development of serious conditions, including several types of cancer.
Olana's Fog Blog
Epstein Barr doesn't just go away. Like other members of the herpes family it may lie dormant causing further problems later on in ones life. It has been linked to a number of diseases and condtions, including of course, M.E.. Other diseases believed to be linked to Epstein Barr include Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and some cancers.
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