Enterovirus D68 2A protease causes nuclear pore complex dysfunction and independently contributes to motor neuron toxicity.
Zinn KM; McLaren MW; Imai MT; Jayaram MM; Rothstein JD; Elrick MJ
Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can harm nerve cells in the spinal cord, leading to muscle problems. Scientists found that parts of the cell that help transport stuff in and out get messed up by EV-D68. This discovery may help find new ways to treat the illness caused by this virus.