microtubules
- Virus-Cell Interactions | SpotlightHIV-1 Exploits CLASP2 To Induce Microtubule Stabilization and Facilitate Virus Trafficking to the Nucleus
While microtubules (MTs) have long been known to be important for delivery of incoming HIV-1 cores to the nucleus, how the virus engages and exploits these filaments remains poorly understood. Our previous work revealed the importance of highly specialized MT regulators that belong to a family called plus-end tracking proteins (+TIPs) in facilitating early stages of infection. These +TIPs perform various functions, such as engaging...
- GemRole of Microtubules and Microtubule-Associated Proteins in HIV-1 Infection
Recent studies show that human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) can utilize microtubules and their associated proteins to complete key postfusion steps during infection. These include associating with both dynein and kinesin motors, as well as proteins, which enhance infection by altering microtubule dynamics during infection.
- Genome Replication and Regulation of Viral Gene Expression | SpotlightPhosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase-, Actin-, and Microtubule-Dependent Transport of Semliki Forest Virus Replication Complexes from the Plasma Membrane to Modified Lysosomes