PAD2 FOR THE PREVENTION AND /OR TREATMENT OR DIAGNOSIS OF VIRUS INFECTIONS FROM THE HERPESVIRIDAE FAMILY

摘要

The present invention relates to PAD2 (peptidyl arginine deiminase, type 2) for use in preventing and/or treating or diagnosing infections caused by viruses of the Herpesviridae family. The present invention also relates to an inhibitor or antagonist of PAD2 and related pharmaceutical compositions for use as antiviral agents against viruses of the Herpesviridae family.