Publication Highlights
Gammaherpesvirus Infection Triggers the Formation of tRNA Fragments from Premature tRNAs
📅 Published: May 30, 2025
📚 ASM Journals
👩🔬 Lead Author: Jessica M. Tucker, PhD
🔍 Research Summary
This study uncovers how gammaherpesvirus infection leads to the generation of tRNA fragments from premature tRNAs, shedding light on a previously underexplored aspect of host-virus interactions. The findings suggest that viral infection disrupts tRNA maturation, resulting in the accumulation of tRNA-derived fragments (tRFs) with potential regulatory roles.
👥 Authors
Aidan C. Manning, Mahmoud M. Bashir, Kyle Rapchak, Calyssa J. Huff, Ariana R. Jimenez, Sheila Gonzalez, Courtney L. Woodruff, Heather E. Upton, Kathleen Collins, Todd M. Lowe, Jessica M. Tucker
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