Common principles and intermediates of viral protein-mediated fusion: the HIV-1 paradigm

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Enveloped viruses encode specialized fusion proteins which promote the merger of viral and cell membranes, permitting the cytosolic release of the viral cores. Understanding the molecular details of this process is essential for antiviral strategies. Recent struc...

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Main Author: Melikyan Gregory B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/5/1/111