NSm is a critical determinant for bunyavirus transmission between vertebrate and arthropod hosts
Selim Terhzaz, David Kerrigan, Floriane Almire, Agnieszka M Szemiel, Massimo Palmarini, Alain Kohl, Xiaohong Shi, Emilie Pondeville
This study identifies NSm as a critical protein for bunyavirus transmission between vertebrate and arthropod hosts, showing its necessity for midgut infection and spread.
bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology