Abstract

This study aims to better understand the mechanisms by which Ebola virus infects cells and causes disease. Viral proteins were examined to determine which were neccessary for the assembly of the virus and the role of the Ebola glycoprotein was investigated and further elucidated.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Intramural Research (Z01)
Project #
1Z01AI005007-01
Application #
6684224
Study Section
(VIL)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Niaid Extramural Activities
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
State
Country
United States
Zip Code

  Publications

Sullivan, Nancy; Yang, Zhi-Yong; Nabel, Gary J (2003) Ebola virus pathogenesis: implications for vaccines and therapies. J Virol 77:9733-7