Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV)
Definition:
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the largest genome member (betaherpesvirus) of the herpes virus family, using humans as its host. Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) can trigger perinuclear and cytoplasmic inclusion production and cell swelling (giant cells).
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[1]. Griffiths P, et al. The pathogenesis of human cytomegalovirus. J Pathol. 2015 Jan;235(2):288-97. [Content Brief]
[2]. Fletcher-Etherington A, et al. Human cytomegalovirus protein pUL36: A dual cell death pathway inhibitor. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2020 Aug 4;117(31):18771-18779. [Content Brief]
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