EBI2 Expression in Different Latency Stages and Primary B Cells

Authors

Jillian Markham, Brigham Young University
Dr. Brian Poole, Brigham Young University

Keywords

EBI2, latency stages, B cells, Epstein-Barr Virus, EBV

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Epstein-­‐Barr Virus (EBV) causes infectious mononucleosis upon primary infection, commonly known as “mono.” Less commonly known is that EBV doesn’t get eradicated from your body after you recover from mono. EBV quietly occupies a small portion of B cells in 90% of human adults [1]. Besides mononucleosis, EBV infection is linked to cancers, lymphomas, and several autoimmune diseases [2.3].

Recommended Citation

Markham, Jillian and Poole, Dr. Brian (2014) "EBI2 Expression in Different Latency Stages and Primary B Cells," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 776.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/776