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Differential Use of the C‐Type Lectins L‐<scp>SIGN</scp> and <scp>DC‐SIGN</scp> for Phlebovirus Endocytosis
19 Mar 2016
Abstract excerpt
Bunyaviruses represent a growing threat to humans and livestock globally. The receptors, cellular factors and endocytic pathways used by these emerging pathogens to infect cells remain largely unidentified and poorly characterized. DC-SIGN is a C-type lectin highly expressed on dermal dendritic cells that has been found to act as an authentic entry receptor for many phleboviruses (Bunyaviridae), including Rift...
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