Structure of a pestivirus envelope glycoprotein E2 clarifies its role in cell entry.

Enveloped viruses have developed various adroit mechanisms to invade their host cells. This process requires one or more viral envelope glycoprotein to achieve cell attachment and membrane fusion. Members of the Flaviviridae such as flaviviruses possess only one envelope glycoprotein, E, whereas pes...

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Main Authors: El Omari, K, Iourin, O, Harlos, K, Grimes, J, Stuart, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013