Flavivirus Cell Entry and Membrane Fusion

Flavivirus Cell Entry and Membrane Fusion

Flaviviruses, such as dengue virus and West Nile virus, are enveloped viruses that infect cells through receptor-mediated endocytosis and fusion from within acidic endosomes. The cell entry process of flaviviruses is mediated by the viral E glycoprotein. This short review will address recent advance...

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Main Authors: Izabela Rodenhuis-Zybert, Jan Wilschut, Bastiaan Moesker, Jolanda M. Smit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-02-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
flavivirus
membrane fusion
anionic lipids
negatively charged lipids
cell entry
receptor
dengue
West Nile virus
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/3/2/160/

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