BDV_M is a family of matrix proteins from negative-strand Bornaviridae viruses. Its most stable oligomeric form is a tetramer, and it lies beneath the viral envelope where it associates with the inner layer of the viral membrane. It bridges the gap b ...
BDV_M is a family of matrix proteins from negative-strand Bornaviridae viruses. Its most stable oligomeric form is a tetramer, and it lies beneath the viral envelope where it associates with the inner layer of the viral membrane. It bridges the gap between the nucleocapsid and the viral envelope thereby imparting structural integrity and individual form to the virus particle. Borna disease virus (BDV) is a neurotropic enveloped RNA virus causing a noncytolytic, persistent infection of the central nervous system in mammals. The order to which this virus belongs, Mononegavirales, also contains the Ebola, mumps, rabies and measles viruses, amongst other highly infectious agents [1].
