EBV infection and latent membrane protein 1 expression in HUVEC resulted in NF-kappaB activation and increased expression of the cytokines interleukin (IL)-1alpha, IL-1beta, and IL-6; the chemokines IL-8, monocyte chemotactic protein-1, and RANTES; and the adhesion molecules intercellular adhesion molecule-1, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, and E-selectin.