Epstein–Barr virus tegument protein BGLF2 in exosomes released from virus-producing cells facilitates de novo infection

Abstract

The EBV tegument protein BGLF2 is encapsulated in exosomes and released by infected cells to facilitate the establishment of EBV infection. These findings suggest that tegument proteins support viral infection not only between the envelope and nucleocapsid, as well as in extraviral particles such as exosomes. Video abstract.