Viruses Like Sugars: How to Assess Glycan Involvement in Viral Attachment

The first step of viral infection requires interaction with the host cell. Before finding the specific receptor that triggers entry, the majority of viruses interact with the glycocalyx. Identifying the carbohydrates that are specifically recognized by different viruses is important both for assessi...

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Main Authors: Gregory Mathez, Valeria Cagno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/6/1238