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Biosynthesis, maturation, and acid activation of the Semliki Forest virus fusion protein.
Journal of virology - 1 Oct 1990
Kielian M, Jungerwirth S, Sayad K U, DeCandido S
Abstract excerpt
The Semliki Forest virus spike protein has a potent membrane fusion activity which is activated in vivo by the low pH of endocytic vacuoles. The spike protein is composed of two transmembrane subunits, E1 and E2, plus E3, a peripheral polypeptide. Acid-induced conformational changes in the E1 or E2 subunits were analyzed by using monoclonal antibodies specific for the acid-treated spike protein. E1 and E2 reacted...
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