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UCLA researchers created a 3-D atomic structure of a cancer-causing strain of the herpes virus to find certain proteins to target in antiviral therapies. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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UCLA researchers study herpes virus associated with Kaposi&#039;s sarcoma - Daily Bruin

UCLA researchers study herpes virus associated with Kaposi&#8217;s sarcoma

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UCLA researchers are studying the structure of a virus that is known to cause cancer. In a study published last week, researchers analyzed the molecular components of herpes virus’ outer protein shell.

https://dailybruin.com/2018/01/23/ucla-researchers-study-herpes-virus-associated-with-kaposis-sarcoma/

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UCLA researchers study herpes virus associated with Kaposi’s sarcoma

By Emi Nakahara

Jan. 23, 2018 2:23 a.m.