The results provided and conclusion about the early events of the Ebola virus infection. Introduction: Ebola virus can lead to severe and fatal hemorrhagic fever in human beings. The disease caused is known as Ebola virus disease. The reptilian host cells are able to take up the Ebola virus through the endocytosis process. However, the virus is unable to complete the uncoating step that is needed for the infection. The host cell was modified by incorporating a human protein called NPC1 that stays in the endosomal membrane. The graph and results were observed in the cells with and without the inhibitor.

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The results provided and conclusion about the early events of the Ebola virus infection.

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Ebola virus can lead to severe and fatal hemorrhagic fever in human beings. The disease caused is known as Ebola virus disease. The reptilian host cells are able to take up the Ebola virus through the endocytosis process. However, the virus is unable to complete the uncoating step that is needed for the infection. The host cell was modified by incorporating a human protein called NPC1 that stays in the endosomal membrane. The graph and results were observed in the cells with and without the inhibitor.

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