EBV Stops the Immune System from Fighting Cancer

  he Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) microRNA (miRNA) initiative has revealed a pivotal role for miRNAs in cancer. (1) Particular proteins made by the Epstein-Barr Virus are associated with other proteins (cytokines) that keep the immune system from attacking cancer Read More …

Epstein Barr Virus Linked to Autoimmune Disease

“The major environmental risk factors for SAD (systemic autoimmune disorder) development are infections, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection.” (1) –Clinical and Developmental Immunology The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), known for causing infectious mononucleosis, may also cause systemic autoimmune disorders (SADs) Read More …

Feel Like You Can’t Talk? (EBV Can Cause Chronic Laryngitis)

Certain viruses or bacteria can infect the larynx and cause it to swell. – University of Maryland Medical Center (1) The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), known for causing infectious mononucleosis, can also cause Laryngitis, which is “an inflammation of the Read More …

Epstein Barr Virus Totally Kicks Acyclovir’s A** …

Drugs against EBV are mostly ineffective in humans. – Pharmacology & Pharmacy (1) There are no FDA approved antiviral drugs that target the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). Nevertheless, some drugs have shown promising activity in the lab according to a study published Read More …

Latent EBV Just May Promote Cancer Growth

“Most EBV associated cancers contain viral DNA that exists predominantly as a latent infection. – ACS Chemical Biology (1) Most members in the medical community still believe that latent (also called dormant) viruses are inactive and harmless. However, a recent study Read More …

EBV Reactivation May Lead to Multiple Sclerosis Relapse

Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) had relapses of their disease when the Epstein Barr virus switched from latent to active. – PLoS Pathogens (1) Researchers from Italy propose that the inability to control the latent Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) when a Multiple Sclerosis Read More …