Isolated receptor binding domains of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 envelopes bind Glut-1 on activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We previously identified the glucose transporter Glut-1, a member of the multimembrane-spanning facilitative nutrient transporter family, as a receptor for both HTLV-1 and HTLV-2. However, a recent report concluded that Glut-1 cannot...

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Main Authors: Montel-Hagen Amélie, Mongellaz Cedric, Lavanya Madakasira, Swainson Louise, Kinet Sandrina, Craveiro Marco, Manel Nicolas, Battini Jean-Luc, Sitbon Marc, Taylor Naomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-05-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/4/1/31