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New tool tracks a hidden protein involved in viral infection and cell cleanup

New tool tracks a hidden protein involved in viral infection and cell cleanup
Phys.org Monday 28 September 2026, 19:40 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Viruses such as influenza A and dengue can hijack a cellular system that helps manage protein aggregates. Previous work by FMI emeritus group leader Patrick Matthias and his team showed that a small protein called ubiquitin plays an important role in this process.

Viruses such as influenza A and dengue can hijack a cellular system that helps manage protein aggregates. Previous work by FMI emeritus group leader Patrick Matthias and his team showed that a small protein called ubiquitin plays an important role in this process.
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