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Measles virus fusion shifts into gear.

Authors :
Saphire EO
Oldstone MB
Source :
Nature structural & molecular biology [Nat Struct Mol Biol] 2011 Feb; Vol. 18 (2), pp. 115-6.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

In this issue, two papers present contrasting models for the machinations of the measles virus attachment protein. Here we discuss how these reports illuminate possible intersubunit motions made by the protein as it drives the fusion of viral and cellular membranes during infection and further our understanding of this global scourge.

Subjects

Subjects :
Animals
Humans
Measles virus chemistry
Protein Binding
Protein Conformation
Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule Family Member 1
Virus Attachment
Antigens, CD chemistry
Antigens, CD metabolism
Hemagglutinins, Viral chemistry
Hemagglutinins, Viral metabolism
Measles virology
Measles virus physiology
Receptors, Cell Surface chemistry
Receptors, Cell Surface metabolism
Virus Internalization

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1545-9985
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nature structural & molecular biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21289649
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nsmb0211-115
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