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: Smit, Jolanda M., Moesker, Bastiaan, Rodenhuis-Zybert, Izabela, Wilschut, Jan
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3206597/