Emerging Roles of Heparanase in Viral Pathogenesis
Heparan sulfate (HS) is ubiquitously expressed on mammalian cells. It is a polysaccharide that binds growth factors, cytokines, and chemokines, and thereby controls several important physiological functions. Ironically, many human pathogens including viruses interact with it for adherence to host ce...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/6/3/43 |