Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the causative agent of varicella (chickenpox) and zoster
(shingles). Investigating VZV pathogenesis is challenging as VZV is a human-specific virus …

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is the causative agent of chickenpox (varicella) and shingles
(herpes zoster). VZV and other members of the herpesvirus family are distinguished by their …

Abstract The phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)-Akt signaling pathway regulates several
key cellular functions including protein synthesis, cell growth, glucose metabolism, and …

Although pathogens must infect differentiated host cells that exhibit substantial diversity,
documenting the consequences of infection against this heterogeneity is challenging. Single …

FeHV-1 is the causative agent of infectious rhinotracheitis in cats. The relationship between
viral infection and the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, as well as its function in crucial physiological …

ABSTRACT The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt signaling pathway plays key roles
in diverse cellular activities and promotes cell growth and survival. It is therefore …

Infection of peripheral axons by alpha herpesviruses (AHVs) is a critical stage in
establishing a lifelong infection in the host. Upon entering the cytoplasm of axons, AHV …

Although a varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccine has been used for many years, the
neuropathy caused by VZV infection is still a major health concern. Open reading frame 7 …

Adenoviruses infect epithelial cells lining mucous membranes to cause acute diseases in
people. They are also utilized as vectors for vaccination and for gene and cancer therapy, as …

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a human alphaherpesvirus that causes varicella (chicken pox)
as the primary infection in a susceptible host. Varicella is very contagious through its …