The herpes simplex virus type 1 UL37 gene product is a component of virus particles

McLauchlan, J. , Liefkens, K. and Stow, N.D. (1994) The herpes simplex virus type 1 UL37 gene product is a component of virus particles. Journal of General Virology, 75(8), pp. 2047-2052. (doi: 10.1099/0022-1317-75-8-2047)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1099/0022-1317-75-8-2047

Abstract

The herpes simplex virus type 1 UL37 gene encodes a protein with an Mr of 120K that is produced at late times after infection. To study the properties of this protein we have linked a 10 amino acid epitope derived from a human cytomegalovirus protein to the UL37 polypeptide coding sequences by inserting an oligonucleotide at a SpeI site that is unique in the virus genome and lies close to the 3' end of the open reading frame. From studies on the resultant virus recombinant using a monoclonal antibody that recognizes the inserted epitope we find that, contrary to a previous report, the UL37 protein is a structural component of both virions and L particles and is present in the tegument of virus particles. Indirect immunofluorescence analysis revealed that the protein is distributed throughout infected cells but is more abundant in the cytoplasm than the nucleus.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Stow, Dr Nigel and McLauchlan, Professor John
Authors: McLauchlan, J., Liefkens, K., and Stow, N.D.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity > Centre for Virus Research
Journal Name:Journal of General Virology
Journal Abbr.:J. Gen. Virol.
Publisher:Society for General Microbiology
ISSN:0022-1317
ISSN (Online):1465-2099

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