Herpesviruses comprise an abundant, widely distributed group of large DNA viruses of
humans and other vertebrates, and overall are among the most extensively studied large …

The complete genome sequences of 26 herpesvirus species, some represented by more
than one strain, are currently deposited in the public databases. Their combined length …

Whole genome sequencing of viruses directly from clinical samples is integral for
understanding the genetics of host-virus interactions. Here, we report the use of sample …

Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV; human herpesvirus 8) is associated with
three human tumors, Kaposi's sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), and multicentric …

Kaposi's sarcoma had been recognized as unique human cancer for a century before it
manifested as an AIDS-defining illness with a suspected infectious etiology. The discovery of …

Herpesvirus latency is generally thought to be governed by epigenetic modifications, but the
dynamics of viral chromatin at early timepoints of latent infection are poorly understood …

Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), taxonomical name human gammaherpesvirus 8, is a
phylogenetically old human virus that co-evolved with human populations, but is now only …

Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV; also known as human herpesvirus 8) is
the etiologic agent of Kaposi's sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma, and multicentric …

When expressed in heterologous cells, the viral FLIP protein (vFLIP) of Kaposi's-sarcoma-
associated herpesvirus (KSHV) has been reported both to block Fas-mediated apoptosis …

Highlights•KSHV/HHV8 causes three human diseases: Kaposi Sarcoma, Primary Effusion
Lymphoma and the plasma cell variant of Multicentric Castleman Disease.•These occur …