Human platelets express CAR with localization at the sites of intercellular interaction
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Adenovirus has a wide tissue tropism. The virus attaches to the surface of cells via the fiber protein knob binding to the Coxsackie and Adenovirus receptor known as CAR. Virus entry inside cells is facilitated by integrins αVβ3 and αVβ5. Mice platelets are shown...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Virology Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/456 |