Plasma Viral MicroRNA Profiles Reveal Potential Biomarkers for Chronic Active Epstein–Barr Virus Infection

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Authors

Yoshihiko Kawano · Nagoya University

Seiko Iwata · Nagoya University

Jun‐ichi Kawada · Pediatrics and Genetics

Kensei Gotoh · Konan Kosei Hospital

Michio Suzuki · Pediatrics and Genetics

Yuka Torii · Pediatrics and Genetics

Seiji Kojima ·

Abstract

Levels of specific plasma EBV miRNAs were elevated differentially in patients with CAEBV infection. Several EBV miRNAs, particularly miR-BART2-5p, 13, and 15, are potentially biomarkers of disease severity or prognosis.

Topics & Keywords

Viral-associated cancers and disorders Extracellular vesicles in disease MicroRNA in disease regulation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 208, Issue 5, pp. 771-779

DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jit222

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