Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A complex of viral antigens from the Epstein-Barr virus expressed during the lytic cycle. It is comprised of restricted (EA-R) components, found only in the cytoplasm, and diffuse (EA-D) components, located in the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

**Synonyms:** - EBV EA - EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS EARLY ANTIGEN