What Does EBNA Stand For?

EBNA stands for Epstein Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen

EBNA, or Epstein Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen, refers to a group of proteins encoded by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). These antigens play a crucial role in the virus's ability to establish latency within B lymphocytes and are important in the pathogenesis of EBV-related diseases, including infectious mononucleosis and various malignancies. The presence of EBNA antibodies is often used as a marker in serological tests for EBV infection.