BLLF3

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BLLF3 is a gene that encodes the protein dUTPase or deoxyuridine triphosphatase, which is an early Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) protein.[1]

Function

ME/CFS

Ariza (2021) published a hypothesis showing a role for BLLF3 in the immune dysfunction found in ME/CFS.

Notable

  • 2021, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Human Herpesviruses Are Back![1]</ref> - (Full text)

See also

Learn more

  • Outside articles: e.g. WebMD, Merck Manual

References