Current concepts regarding the HTLV-1 receptor complex

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The identity of the Human T lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1) receptor remained an unsolved puzzle for two decades, until the recent demonstration that three molecules, Glucose Transporter 1, Neuropilin-1 and Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans are involved in HTLV-1...

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Main Authors: Jones Kathryn S, Lepelletier Yves, Ghez David, Pique Claudine, Hermine Olivier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/7/1/99
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Summary:<p>Abstract</p> <p>The identity of the Human T lymphotropic Virus type 1 (HTLV-1) receptor remained an unsolved puzzle for two decades, until the recent demonstration that three molecules, Glucose Transporter 1, Neuropilin-1 and Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans are involved in HTLV-1 binding and entry. Despite these advances, several questions remain unanswered, including the precise role of each of these molecules during virus entry. In light of the most recent data, we propose a model of the HTLV-1 receptor complex and discuss its potential impact on HTLV-1 infection.</p>
ISSN:1742-4690