Herpes simplex virus 1 subverts the mitochondrial network to support the infection: A lesson on mitochondrial versatility
Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infects approximately 67% of the population worldwide. It establishes lifelong reservoirs in sensory neurons and has been linked to several diseases including neuronal dysfunction. Disruption of mitochondrial homeostasis is a hallmark of HSV-1 infection, however a molecular understanding...