Incorporation of Hepatitis C Virus E1 and E2 Glycoproteins: The Keystones on a Peculiar Virion

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) encodes two envelope glycoproteins, E1 and E2. Their structure and mode of fusion remain unknown, and so does the virion architecture. The organization of the HCV envelope shell in particular is subject to discussion as it incorporates or associates with host-derived lipoprot...

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Main Authors: Gabrielle Vieyres, Jean Dubuisson, Thomas Pietschmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
E1
E2
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/6/3/1149