title: Accessory genes define the relationship between the herpes simplex virus and its host.
abstract: Accessory genes of herpes simplex virus are implicated in the interplay between the virus and host responses to infection, ensuring the survival of the virus in the host and maintaining its transmission cycle in human populations. They will provide vital clues about novel vaccination strategies and gene and oncolytic therapies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Aichi Medical University School of Medicine, Karimata 23, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan. isamor@aichi-med-u.ac.jp
authors.forename: Isamu
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mori
authors.forename: Yukihiro
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Nishiyama
mesh_terms: D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000276:immunology / Q000821:virology*; D006801:Humans; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000235:genetics* / Q000276:immunology