Migrasomes released by HSV-2-infected cells serve as a conveyance for virus spread
Yalan Liu, Zhiyuan Zhu, Yuncheng Li, Mengshi Yang, Qinxue Hu
Abstract
• Cells infected with HSV-2 release migrasomes containing HSV-2 virions. • HSV-2 in the isolated migrasomes can be transmitted to uninfected cells and cause productive infection. • It is the first time that migrasomes have been found to play a role in virus spread.
Topics & Concepts
HSL and HSVVirologyVirusBiologyMicrobiologyHerpesvirus Infections and TreatmentsCytomegalovirus and herpesvirus researchVirology and Viral Diseases