Functional characterization of intracellular and secreted forms of a truncated hepatitis C virus E2 glycoprotein.

The E2 protein of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is believed to be a virion surface glycoprotein that is a candidate for inclusion in an antiviral vaccine. A truncated soluble version of E2 has recently been shown to interact with CD81, suggesting that this protein may be a component of the receptor for HC...

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Main Authors: Flint, M, Dubuisson, J, Maidens, C, Harrop, R, Guile, G, Borrow, P, McKeating, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2000