Gp41

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== Function ==
== Function ==
'''Gp41''' is a subunit of the envelope protein of retrovirus<ref>PMID:9630213</ref>. Gp41 is a transmembrane protein and contains several sites which are involved in the infection of the host cells. Gp160 is the cleavable precursor of Gp41 and Gp120. For more details see [[Hiv env proteins]].
'''Gp41''' is a subunit of the envelope protein of retrovirus<ref>PMID:9630213</ref>. Gp41 is a transmembrane protein and contains several sites which are involved in the infection of the host cells. Gp160 is the cleavable precursor of Gp41 and Gp120. For more details see [[Hiv env proteins]].

Revision as of 09:55, 4 June 2017

Core structure of gp41 from the HIV envelope glycoprotein, 1aik.

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3D Structures of Gp41

Updated on 04-June-2017

References

  1. Chan DC, Kim PS. HIV entry and its inhibition. Cell. 1998 May 29;93(5):681-4. PMID:9630213
  2. Root MJ, Steger HK. HIV-1 gp41 as a target for viral entry inhibition. Curr Pharm Des. 2004;10(15):1805-25. PMID:15180542

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