DNA-binding proteins of cells infected by herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2.

Proteins showing affinity for DNA in HSV-1-and HSV-2-infected cells were compared by DNA-cellulose chromatography and PAGE. The proteins observed depended on the type of virus used to infect the cell; however, several examples of analogous polypeptides were present in cells infected by both virus types. Proteins showing highest affinity for DNA-cellulose were similar in molecular size in cells infected by both virus types.