2001
Autostimulation of the Epstein-Barr Virus BRLF1 Promoter Is Mediated through Consensus Sp1 and Sp3 Binding Sites
Ragoczy T, Miller G. Autostimulation of the Epstein-Barr Virus BRLF1 Promoter Is Mediated through Consensus Sp1 and Sp3 Binding Sites. Journal Of Virology 2001, 75: 5240-5251. PMID: 11333906, PMCID: PMC114930, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.75.11.5240-5251.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsB-LymphocytesBase SequenceBinding SitesCell Line, TransformedDNA-Binding ProteinsGene DeletionGene Expression Regulation, ViralHerpesvirus 4, HumanHeterotrimeric GTP-Binding ProteinsHumansImmediate-Early ProteinsMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesis, Site-DirectedPromoter Regions, GeneticProtein BindingReceptors, Cell SurfaceSp1 Transcription FactorSp3 Transcription FactorTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsViral ProteinsVirus ActivationConceptsSp1/Sp3 siteLytic cycleSp3 transcription factorsBinding of Sp1Transcriptional start siteSite-directed mutagenesisGel shift analysisBRLF1 promoterReporter-based assaysEpstein–Barr virus Rta proteinCellular Sp1Own geneConsensus Sp1Transcriptional activationCellular proteinsTranscription factorsStart siteDNA bindingOwn expressionMutagenesis studiesRta proteinSp1Reporter activityTranscription factor Zif268B cells
2000
Genetically and epidemiologically related “non‐syncytium‐inducing” isolates of HIV‐1 display heterogeneous growth patterns in macrophages
Jesus M, Anders C, Miller G, Sleasman J, Goodenow M, Andiman W. Genetically and epidemiologically related “non‐syncytium‐inducing” isolates of HIV‐1 display heterogeneous growth patterns in macrophages. Journal Of Medical Virology 2000, 61: 171-180. PMID: 10797371, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-9071(200006)61:2<171::aid-jmv1>3.0.co;2-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmino Acid SequenceAntigens, ViralCD4 AntigensCell LineCells, CulturedChild, PreschoolFemaleGiant CellsHIV Core Protein p24HIV InfectionsHIV-1HumansInfantLeukocytes, MononuclearMacrophagesMolecular Sequence DataPhenotypeProspective StudiesProtein Structure, TertiaryReceptors, ChemokineTransfectionTropismU937 CellsViral ProteinsVirus ReplicationConceptsNSI virusesDisease stageSurrogate markerPediatric human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionVirus type 1 infectionCell linesCo-receptor preferenceM-tropic virusesType 1 infectionT-cell tropicDual tropicInducing (NSI) virusesNSI isolatesAsymptomatic childrenMacrophage-tropicClinical progressionSymptomatic childrenV3 loopNSI phenotypeHIV-1Lymphotropic virusCategory A1Heterogeneous growth patternsGenetic features
1999
Role of the Epstein-Barr Virus Rta Protein in Activation of Distinct Classes of Viral Lytic Cycle Genes
Ragoczy T, Miller G. Role of the Epstein-Barr Virus Rta Protein in Activation of Distinct Classes of Viral Lytic Cycle Genes. Journal Of Virology 1999, 73: 9858-9866. PMID: 10559298, PMCID: PMC113035, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.73.12.9858-9866.1999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLytic cycle genesRaji cellsEpstein–Barr virus Rta proteinEpstein-Barr virus (EBV) lytic cycleViral targetsLytic cycleVirus lytic cycleLymphoma cell line RajiBurkitt's lymphoma cell line RajiBZLF1 expressionB cell linesCell line RajiBRLF1 geneImmediate early genesInhibitory effectCycle genesViral lytic cycle genesEBVRta proteinViral genesBLRF2CellsExpressionTransactivation functionLate genesAmino Acid Substitutions Reveal Distinct Functions of Serine 186 of the ZEBRA Protein in Activation of Early Lytic Cycle Genes and Synergy with the Epstein-Barr Virus R Transactivator
Francis A, Ragoczy T, Gradoville L, Heston L, El-Guindy A, Endo Y, Miller G. Amino Acid Substitutions Reveal Distinct Functions of Serine 186 of the ZEBRA Protein in Activation of Early Lytic Cycle Genes and Synergy with the Epstein-Barr Virus R Transactivator. Journal Of Virology 1999, 73: 4543-4551. PMID: 10233912, PMCID: PMC112494, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.73.6.4543-4551.1999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLytic cycle genesLatent virusZEBRA proteinOverexpression of RtaEpstein-Barr virusLatent EBV genomeBRLF1 expressionEarly lytic cycle genesAmino acid substitutionsEBV genomeBRLF1BRLF1 promoterCycle genesAcid substitutionsVirusEpstein-Barr virus R transactivatorSerine 186Distinct phenotypesLytic life cycleR transactivatorActivationDifferent amino acid substitutionsResponse elementS186ExpressionKaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Encodes a bZIP Protein with Homology to BZLF1 of Epstein-Barr Virus
Lin S, Robinson D, Miller G, Kung H. Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Encodes a bZIP Protein with Homology to BZLF1 of Epstein-Barr Virus. Journal Of Virology 1999, 73: 1909-1917. PMID: 9971770, PMCID: PMC104432, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.73.3.1909-1917.1999.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
The Epstein-Barr Virus Rta Protein Activates Lytic Cycle Genes and Can Disrupt Latency in B Lymphocytes
Ragoczy T, Heston L, Miller G. The Epstein-Barr Virus Rta Protein Activates Lytic Cycle Genes and Can Disrupt Latency in B Lymphocytes. Journal Of Virology 1998, 72: 7978-7984. PMID: 9733836, PMCID: PMC110133, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.72.10.7978-7984.1998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBase SequenceB-LymphocytesCell LineChloramphenicol O-AcetyltransferaseDNA PrimersDNA ReplicationDNA-Binding ProteinsGene Expression Regulation, ViralHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansImmediate-Early ProteinsPromoter Regions, GeneticTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsViral ProteinsVirus LatencyConceptsEpstein-Barr virusLytic cycle genesB lymphocytesEpstein–Barr virus Rta proteinEpithelial cellsLytic cycleDisruption of latencyViral lytic cycleB cell linesEBV entryImmediate early viral genesBZLF1LymphocytesCycle genesExpression of RTARTA functionBRLF1Rta proteinDownstream targetsViral genesViral DNA replicationExpressionCells
1988
Polymorphisms of the region of the Epstein-Barr virus genome which disrupts latency
Jenson H, Miller G. Polymorphisms of the region of the Epstein-Barr virus genome which disrupts latency. Virology 1988, 165: 549-564. PMID: 2841800, DOI: 10.1016/0042-6822(88)90599-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1985
Identification and expression of a nuclear antigen from the genomic region of the Jijoye strain of Epstein-Barr virus that is missing in its nonimmortalizing deletion mutant, P3HR-1.
Rowe D, Heston L, Metlay J, Miller G. Identification and expression of a nuclear antigen from the genomic region of the Jijoye strain of Epstein-Barr virus that is missing in its nonimmortalizing deletion mutant, P3HR-1. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1985, 82: 7429-7433. PMID: 2997790, PMCID: PMC391358, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.82.21.7429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic active EBV infectionActive EBV infectionEpstein-Barr virusJijoye strainEBV infectionEBV DNACertain patientsP3HR-1Human antiseraVirus strainsNuclear antigenHr-1JijoyeVirus deletion mutantsLtk- cellsMouse Ltk- cellsImmortalization processPatientsGene transferNeoantigensLymphocytesInfectionAntigen
1974
Immortalizing and nonimmortalizing laboratory strains of Epstein-Barr Virus.
Miller G, Robinson J, Heston L. Immortalizing and nonimmortalizing laboratory strains of Epstein-Barr Virus. Cold Spring Harbor Symposia On Quantitative Biology 1974, 39 Pt 2: 773-81. PMID: 169031, DOI: 10.1101/sqb.1974.039.01.089.Peer-Reviewed Original Research