Breaking In: Human Metapneumovirus Fusion and Entry

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a leading cause of respiratory infection that causes upper airway and severe lower respiratory tract infections. HMPV infection is initiated by viral surface glycoproteins that attach to cellular receptors and mediate virus membrane fusion with cellular membranes. Mos...

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Main Authors: John V. Williams, Reagan G. Cox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/5/1/192