Zika virus (ZIKV) infection causes microcephaly and has been linked to other brain abnormalities. ZIKV has a more selective and larger impact on the expression of genes involved in DNA replication and repair. P53 inhibitors can block the apoptosis induced by ZIKV-M in hNPCs.
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