Herpesvirus Latency and Reactivation
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 2089
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human herpesviruses; virus–host interactions; latency; reactivation; pathogenesis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: cGAS-STING; herpesviruses; KSHV; oncogenesis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Herpesviridae is a large family of DNA viruses that infect a wide variety of hosts. Herpesviruses can cause various diseases including skin lesions, respiratory syndrome, reproductive diseases, neurological disorders, and cancers. A hallmark of all known herpesviruses is their ability to establish a lifelong latency in hosts. During latency, the viral genome is maintained in infected cells without causing cell death, but the expression of viral genes contributes to herpesvirus-associated diseases. Additionally, reactivation from latency periodically occurs, resulting in the production and transmission of infectious virus particles, which usually causes severe clinical symptoms.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest research on herpesvirus latency and reactivation. Developing a better understanding of herpesvirus–cell interactions will be crucial for the prevention and control of herpesvirus-associated diseases. Manuscripts of all types are welcome, including reviews, research articles, and short communications. We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Yonggang Pei
Dr. Zhe Ma
Dr. Jun Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- herpesviruses
- latency
- reactivation
- virus–cell interactions
- EBV
- cytomegalovirus
- HHV-6/7
- KSHV
- pathogenesis
- antiviral therapies
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