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 cellsCD4+ T-Cell Effectors Inhibit Epstein-Barr Virus-Induced B-Cell Proliferation
Nikiforow S, Bottomly K, Miller G. CD4+ T-Cell Effectors Inhibit Epstein-Barr Virus-Induced B-Cell Proliferation. Journal Of Virology 2001, 75: 3740-3752. PMID: 11264363, PMCID: PMC114865, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.75.8.3740-3752.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultB-LymphocytesCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell DivisionCell SizeCells, CulturedEpstein-Barr Virus InfectionsEpstein-Barr Virus Nuclear AntigensFlow CytometryHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansImmunologic MemoryLymphocyte CountReceptors, IgESerologyT-Lymphocyte SubsetsTacrolimusConceptsEpstein-Barr virusB cell proliferationT cellsB cellsB-cell lymphoproliferative diseaseRemoval of CD4Effector T cellsMemory T cellsT cell effectorsT cell surveillanceCytolytic T cellsEarly proliferative phaseCell linesImmune controlLymphoproliferative diseaseImmunodeficient hostsImmune surveillanceLymphoblastoid cell linesCD4Proliferative phaseImmortalized cell linesCD8CD23VirusInfectionPREVALENCE OF ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 8 (HHV-8) IN SAUDI ARABIAN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT RENAL FAILURE1234
Almuneef M, Nimjee S, Khoshnood K, Miller G, Rigsby M. PREVALENCE OF ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN HERPESVIRUS 8 (HHV-8) IN SAUDI ARABIAN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT RENAL FAILURE1234. Transplantation 2001, 71: 1120-1124. PMID: 11374413, DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200104270-00019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-stage renal diseasePosttransplantation Kaposi's sarcomaPrevalence of antibodiesKaposi's sarcomaHuman herpesvirus 8HHV-8Renal diseaseHerpesvirus 8High incidenceHHV-8-seropositive individualsSmall viral capsid antigenHHV-8 infectionRenal transplant recipientsViral capsid antigenComparison groupArea of residenceSeronegative subjectsESRD patientsSeropositive subjectsTransplant recipientsCapsid antigenSerologic evidenceSeropositive individualsCommon cancerPatients
2000
Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Open Reading Frame 50/Rta Protein Activates the Entire Viral Lytic Cycle in the HH-B2 Primary Effusion Lymphoma Cell Line
Gradoville L, Gerlach J, Grogan E, Shedd D, Nikiforow S, Metroka C, Miller G. Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Open Reading Frame 50/Rta Protein Activates the Entire Viral Lytic Cycle in the HH-B2 Primary Effusion Lymphoma Cell Line. Journal Of Virology 2000, 74: 6207-6212. PMID: 10846108, PMCID: PMC112123, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.74.13.6207-6212.2000.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetically 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 featuresDihydrofolate Reductase from Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus
Cinquina C, Grogan E, Sun R, Lin S, Beardsley G, Miller G. Dihydrofolate Reductase from Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus. Virology 2000, 268: 201-217. PMID: 10683342, DOI: 10.1006/viro.1999.0165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirusSarcoma-associated herpesvirusDihydrofolate reductaseEarly lytic cycle genesNucleotide metabolism genesDHFR activityHuman DHFRViral enzymesPrimary effusion lymphomaLytic cycle genesKSHV lytic cycleMethionine biosynthesisCycle genesHuman dihydrofolate reductaseCultured B-cell linesMetabolism genesPEL cell linesOwn enzymesB cell linesAmino acidsPEL cellsChemical inductionLytic cycleE. coliInfected cells
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 elementS186ExpressionCellular Tropism and Viral Interleukin-6 Expression Distinguish Human Herpesvirus 8 Involvement in Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Primary Effusion Lymphoma, and Multicentric Castleman’s Disease
Staskus K, Sun R, Miller G, Racz P, Jaslowski A, Metroka C, Brett-Smith H, Haase A. Cellular Tropism and Viral Interleukin-6 Expression Distinguish Human Herpesvirus 8 Involvement in Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Primary Effusion Lymphoma, and Multicentric Castleman’s Disease. Journal Of Virology 1999, 73: 4181-4187. PMID: 10196314, PMCID: PMC104197, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.73.5.4181-4187.1999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViral gene expressionMulticentric Castleman's diseasePrimary effusion lymphomaLevel of expressionCell typesGene expressionViral genesKaposi's sarcomaInfected cell typesLytic cycle viral gene expressionHeterogeneous cell typesCastleman's diseaseInterleukin-6Lytic cycle genesEffusion lymphomaHuman immunodeficiency virus-positive individualsPathogenesis of PELPredominant infected cell typeHuman herpesvirus 8 infectionViral homologueVirus-positive individualsVIL-6B cell growthAltered expressionGenesKaposi’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 ResearchKinetics of Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Gene Expression
Sun R, Lin S, Staskus K, Gradoville L, Grogan E, Haase A, Miller G. Kinetics of Kaposi’s Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Gene Expression. Journal Of Virology 1999, 73: 2232-2242. PMID: 9971806, PMCID: PMC104468, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.73.3.2232-2242.1999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHerpesvirus gene expressionKaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirusSarcoma-associated herpesvirusGene expressionLytic cycleEarly genesVIL-6Cell linesKSHV DNA replicationG protein-coupled receptorsProtein-coupled receptorsSingle-cell assaysPrimary effusion lymphoma cell linesImmediate early genesPAN RNADNA replicationEpstein-Barr virus BZLF1Nuclear RNALate genesBovine herpesvirus 4KS biopsiesPEL cell linesVBcl-2Positional homologueKinetic classes
1998
A Functionally Distinct TATA Box Required for Late Progression through the Epstein-Barr Virus Life Cycle
Serio T, Cahill N, Prout M, Miller G. A Functionally Distinct TATA Box Required for Late Progression through the Epstein-Barr Virus Life Cycle. Journal Of Virology 1998, 72: 8338-8343. PMID: 9733880, PMCID: PMC110205, DOI: 10.1128/jvi.72.10.8338-8343.1998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe 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 KeywordsB-LymphocytesBase SequenceCell 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 replicationExpressionCellsA viral gene that activates lytic cycle expression of Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
Sun R, Lin S, Gradoville L, Yuan Y, Zhu F, Miller G. A viral gene that activates lytic cycle expression of Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1998, 95: 10866-10871. PMID: 9724796, PMCID: PMC27987, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.95.18.10866.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceBase SequenceCloning, MolecularDNA PrimersDNA, ComplementaryGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenes, ViralHerpesvirus 4, HumanHerpesvirus 8, HumanHumansMolecular Sequence DataSarcoma, KaposiSequence Homology, Amino AcidTranscription, GeneticTumor Cells, CulturedVirus ActivationConceptsEpstein-Barr virusKaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirusSarcoma-associated herpesvirusSmall viral capsid antigenPathogenesis of KSHVLytic cycle gene expressionViral capsid antigenLatent viral genomeCapsid antigenLytic cycle genesInterleukin-6Immediate early genesViral cytokineEarly lytic genesLytic genesHerpesvirusVirusViral genesViral genomeExpressionGene expressionCytokinesPathogenesisCycle genesGenesHigh Prevalence of Antibodies to Human Herpesvirus 8 in Relatives of Patients with Classic Kaposi's Sarcoma from Sardinia
Angeloni A, Heston L, Uccini S, Sirianni M, Cottoni F, Masala M, Cerimele D, Lin S, Sun R, Rigsby M, Faggioni A, Miller G. High Prevalence of Antibodies to Human Herpesvirus 8 in Relatives of Patients with Classic Kaposi's Sarcoma from Sardinia. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 1998, 177: 1715-1718. PMID: 9607855, DOI: 10.1086/517429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall viral capsid antigenPrevalence of antibodiesClassic Kaposi's sarcomaHigh incidence areaKaposi's sarcomaActive HHV-8 infectionHuman herpesvirus type 8HHV-8 infectionViral capsid antigenRelatives of patientsHuman herpesvirus 8Familial risk factorsCapsid antigenRisk factorsHigh prevalenceKS patientsHerpesvirus 8SarcomaIncidence areaPopulation agesPatientsVertical transmissionPrevalenceAntibodiesType 8SEROLOGIC ASSOCIATION OF HUMAN HERPESVIRUS EIGHT WITH POSTTRANSPLANT KAPOSI'S SARCOMA IN SAUDI ARABIA1
Wajeh Q, Othman A, Khalid A, Lin3 4, Ren S, Lee H, Ross5 6, Rigsby7 8, Miller3 5. SEROLOGIC ASSOCIATION OF HUMAN HERPESVIRUS EIGHT WITH POSTTRANSPLANT KAPOSI'S SARCOMA IN SAUDI ARABIA1. Transplantation 1998, 65: 583-585. PMID: 9500639, DOI: 10.1097/00007890-199802270-00024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttransplant Kaposi's sarcomaRenal transplant patientsKaposi's sarcomaTransplant patientsSmall viral capsid antigenRenal transplant recipientsTertiary care hospitalViral capsid antigenCross-sectional studyHHV8 antigensSerologic associationsTransplant recipientsRenal failureCare hospitalCapsid antigenCommon cancerControl subjectsSaudi ArabiaSeroreactivity ratesKS patientsSerologic resultsControl groupControl individualsPatientsSarcoma
1997
The transcriptional activator Sp1, a novel autoantigen
Spain T, Sun R, Gradzka M, Lin S, Craft J, Miller G. The transcriptional activator Sp1, a novel autoantigen. Arthritis & Rheumatism 1997, 40: 1085-1095. PMID: 9182919, DOI: 10.1002/art.1780400613.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranscriptional activator Sp1Novel autoantigenComplex of DNAGC-rich sequencesActivator Sp1Undifferentiated connective tissue diseaseSp1 proteinTranscription activatorConnective tissue diseaseExtractable nuclear antigensEpstein-Barr virusSp1Nuclear extractsCellular DNAMalar rashAntinuclear antibodiesClinical characteristicsProteinDNARaynaud's phenomenonTissue diseaseAutoantigenic proteinsAutoimmune seraElectrophoretic mobilityAutoantigens
1996
Antibodies to Butyrate-Inducible Antigens of Kaposi's Sarcoma–Associated Herpesvirus in Patients with HIV-1 Infection
Miller G, Rigsby M, Heston L, Grogan E, Sun R, Metroka C, Levy J, Gao S, Chang Y, Moore P. Antibodies to Butyrate-Inducible Antigens of Kaposi's Sarcoma–Associated Herpesvirus in Patients with HIV-1 Infection. New England Journal Of Medicine 1996, 334: 1292-1297. PMID: 8609946, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199605163342003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-1-infected patientsEpstein-Barr virusKaposi's sarcomaBC-1 cellsHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionVirus type 1 infectionPositive serologic responseHIV-1 infectionType 1 infectionHigh-risk populationAntigen-positive cellsPresence of antibodiesPositive predictive valueEBV antigensKSHV antigensP40 antigenSerologic markersSerologic responseKaposi's Sarcoma-Associated HerpesvirusEtiologic roleSerologic testsPatientsSarcomaPredictive valueKSHV infection
1995
Transmissible Retrovirus in Epstein-Burr Virus-Producer B95-8 Cells
Sun R, Grogan E, Shedd D, Bykovsky A, Kushnaryov V, Grossberg S, Miller G. Transmissible Retrovirus in Epstein-Burr Virus-Producer B95-8 Cells. Virology 1995, 209: 374-383. PMID: 7778272, DOI: 10.1006/viro.1995.1269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsB-LymphocytesBase SequenceBetaretrovirusCallithrixCell LineCloning, MolecularDNA PrimersDNA, ComplementaryGene LibraryGene Products, gagGenes, gagHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansMicroscopy, ElectronMolecular Sequence DataPolymerase Chain ReactionRepetitive Sequences, Nucleic AcidSaimiriT-LymphocytesVirus ReplicationConceptsEpstein-Barr virusB95-8 cellsAbsence of EBVCell linesB95-8 isolateB95-8 strainMarmoset cell linesHuman lymphoid cell linesT cell linesLymphoid cell linesType D retrovirusHuman BLymphocyte immortalizationInfectious virusViral replicationHuman isolatesGag regionBiologic propertiesTransmissible retrovirusUltrastructural appearanceD retrovirusesAmino acid changesVirusSMRVGag sequences
1993
Quantitative leukoviremia and immune complex-dissociated antigenemia as predictors of infection status in children born to mothers infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1
Ikeda M, Andiman W, Mezger J, Shapiro E, Miller G. Quantitative leukoviremia and immune complex-dissociated antigenemia as predictors of infection status in children born to mothers infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1993, 122: 524-531. PMID: 8463895, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)83530-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Immunodeficiency virus type 1Virus type 1Infection statusCulture resultsHIV-1-infected mothersType 1Peripheral blood mononuclear cellsSerum antigen testHIV-1 antigensBlood mononuclear cellsPositive culture resultsNegative culture resultsSeronegative donorsInfected childrenReactive antibodiesAntigen testMononuclear cellsClinical criteriaHIV-1Immune complexesCocultureChildrenPositive resultsAntigen