<i>In Vitro</i> Viral Evolution Identifies a Critical Residue in the Alphaherpesvirus Fusion Glycoprotein B Ectodomain That Controls gH/gL-Independent Entry

The class III fusion protein glycoprotein B (gB) drives membrane fusion during entry and spread of herpesviruses. To mediate fusion, gB requires activation by the conserved gH/gL complex by a poorly defined mechanism.

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Main Authors: Melina Vallbracht, Henriette Lötzsch, Barbara G. Klupp, Walter Fuchs, Benjamin Vollmer, Kay Grünewald, Marija Backovic, Felix A. Rey, Thomas C. Mettenleiter
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/43a561b2c81d4a709bcf0876adf1eaf4
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Summary:The class III fusion protein glycoprotein B (gB) drives membrane fusion during entry and spread of herpesviruses. To mediate fusion, gB requires activation by the conserved gH/gL complex by a poorly defined mechanism.