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The herpes virus is active even during remission
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Scientists studying the herpes virus, found that in infected cells, there is a conflict with the virus, although the symptoms he is at rest.
Once infected herpes simplex type 1 remains in the nervous system of the body indefinitely and causes ulcers. About 80% of people are carriers of this virus.
Associate Professor David glass of the research school of biology the Australian national University said, "We thought when the disease is in remission, it is a truce between the virus and the body, but it turns out that the virus aktiviziruyutsya more often than we thought, and our cells are constantly fighting with him."
The team of Professor Charco used cells and viruses that were genetically modified so that infected cells changed colour to a bright yellow, even if the virus was dormant. Then they identified the infected cells with a microscope equipped with a laser that can measure the level of viral activity.
"We were surprised when they discovered that the virus was active in many cells. Not all of these cells had the same level of viral activity. When activity increased, the host cell responded most strongly. Now we know about this interaction and will be able to find ways to treat the virus."
The obtained results can help in the search for new treatments and to help researchers find out why herpes aktiviziruyutsya from time to time and why some infected people never suffer from herpes at all.
Source: globalscience.ru
Scientists studying the herpes virus, found that in infected cells, there is a conflict with the virus, although the symptoms he is at rest.
Once infected herpes simplex type 1 remains in the nervous system of the body indefinitely and causes ulcers. About 80% of people are carriers of this virus.
Associate Professor David glass of the research school of biology the Australian national University said, "We thought when the disease is in remission, it is a truce between the virus and the body, but it turns out that the virus aktiviziruyutsya more often than we thought, and our cells are constantly fighting with him."
The team of Professor Charco used cells and viruses that were genetically modified so that infected cells changed colour to a bright yellow, even if the virus was dormant. Then they identified the infected cells with a microscope equipped with a laser that can measure the level of viral activity.
"We were surprised when they discovered that the virus was active in many cells. Not all of these cells had the same level of viral activity. When activity increased, the host cell responded most strongly. Now we know about this interaction and will be able to find ways to treat the virus."
The obtained results can help in the search for new treatments and to help researchers find out why herpes aktiviziruyutsya from time to time and why some infected people never suffer from herpes at all.
Source: globalscience.ru
