Expression of Ebolavirus glycoprotein on the target cells enhances viral entry

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Entry of Ebolavirus to the target cells is mediated by the viral glycoprotein GP. The native GP exists as a homotrimer on the virions and contains two subunits, a surface subunit (GP1) that is involved in receptor binding and a trans...

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Main Authors: Manicassamy Balaji, Rong Lijun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/6/1/75