Extracellular matrix in plants and animals: hooks and locks for viruses

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dc.creatorStavolone, L.
dc.creatorLionetti, V.
dc.date2017
dc.date2017-09-20T09:37:12Z
dc.date2017-09-20T09:37:12Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:54:15Z
dc.descriptionThe extracellular matrix (ECM) of animal and plants cells plays important roles in viral diseases. While in animal cells extracellular matrix components can be exploited by viruses for recognition, attachment and entry, the plant cell wall acts as a physical barrier to viral entry and adds a higher level of difficulty to intercellular movement of viruses. Interestingly, both in plant and animal systems, ECM can be strongly remodeled during virus infection, and the understanding of remodeling mechanisms and molecular players offers new perspectives for therapeutic intervention. This review focuses on the different roles played by the ECM in plant and animal hosts during virus infection with special emphasis on the similarities and differences. Possible biotechnological applications aimed at improving viral resistance are discussed.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/87970
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/116950
dc.languageen
dc.publisherFrontiers Media
dc.rightsOpen Access
dc.sourceStavolone, L. & Lionetti, V. (2017). Extracellular matrix in plants and animals: hooks and locks for viruses. Frontiers in Microbiology, 8(1760), 1-8.
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dc.subjectplant viruses
dc.subjectanimal viruses
dc.subjectcell wall
dc.subjectextracellular matrix
dc.subjectcell to cell movement
dc.titleExtracellular matrix in plants and animals: hooks and locks for viruses
dc.typeJournal Article

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