Epstein-Barr virus co-reconstituted with sendai virus envelopes infects Epstein-Barr virus-receptor negative cells

Ilya M. Shapiro, George Klein, David J. Volsky

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Abstract

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) was co-reconstituted with Sendai virus envelopes. The reconstituted 'hybrid' virus could bind and penetrate into EBV-receptor negative cells. Using this approach, T-cell-derived human and mouse leukemia cells, human T-lymphocytes and mouse spleen cells were successfully infected as judged by the induction of EBV-determined antigens and stimulation of DNA synthesis. The T-cell-derived human leukemia line Molt-4, that can absorb EBV but without virus penetration, could be also infected by the reconstituted EBV.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19-24
Number of pages6
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - General Subjects
Volume676
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Aug 1981
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Reconstitution
  • Sendai virus envelope
  • Virus receptor

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