Human Parvovirus B19 VP2 Empty Capsids Bind to Human Villous Trophoblast Cells in vitro Via the Globoside Receptor
Background: Pregnant women acutely infected with human parvovirus B19 (B19) may transmit the virus to the developing fetus. The mechanism whereby the virus interacts with the placenta is unknown. It is known that globoside receptor is required for successful infection of the target cells, which are...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2004-01-01
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| Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10647440400009912 |