The VP1u of Human Parvovirus B19: A Multifunctional Capsid Protein with Biotechnological Applications

The viral protein 1 unique region (VP1u) of human parvovirus B19 (B19V) is a multifunctional capsid protein with essential roles in virus tropism, uptake, and subcellular trafficking. These functions reside on hidden protein domains, which become accessible upon interaction with cell membrane recept...

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Main Authors: Carlos Ros, Jan Bieri, Remo Leisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/12/1463