Dimerization of tetherin is not essential for its antiviral activity against Lassa and Marburg viruses.
Tetherin (also known as BST2, CD317 or HM1.24) has recently been reported to inhibit a wide range of viruses. However, the antiviral mechanism of action of tetherin has not been determined. Both ends of the tetherin molecule are associated with the plasma membrane and it forms a homodimer. Therefore...
Main Authors: | Toshie Sakuma, Akira Sakurai, Jiro Yasuda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2009-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2735005?pdf=render |
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