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Herpesvirus UL16/UL94 family This family groups together HSV-1 UL16, HSV-6 ORF11R, EHV-1 46, HCMV UL94, EBV BGLF2 and VZV 44. UL16 protein may play a role in capsid maturation including DNA packaging/cleavage. In immunofluorescence studies, UL16 was localized to the nucleus of infected cells in areas containing high concentrations of HSV capsid proteins. These nuclear compartments have been described previously as viral assemblons and are distinct from compartments containing replicating DNA. localization within assemblons argues for a role of UL16 encoded protein in capsid assembly or maturation. |
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