Distinct Virologic Properties of African and Epidemic Zika Virus Strains: The Role of the Envelope Protein in Viral Entry, Immune Activation, and Neuropathogenesis
The 2016 Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic has largely subsided, but a key question remains. How did ZIKV evolve to become a virulent human pathogen compared to the virus of its original discovery? What specific virologic and pathologic changes contributed to increased pathogenicity in humans? Phylogenetic...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/7/716 |
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