Article
Covalently linked dengue virus envelope glycoprotein dimers reduce exposure of the immunodominant fusion loop epitope.
Nature communications - 23 May 2017
Rouvinski Alexander, Dejnirattisai Wanwisa, Guardado-Calvo Pablo, Vaney Marie-Christine, Sharma Arvind, Duquerroy Stéphane, Supasa Piyada, Wongwiwat Wiyada, Haouz Ahmed, Barba-Spaeth Giovanna, Mongkolsapaya Juthathip, Rey Félix A, Screaton Gavin R
Abstract excerpt
A problem in the search for an efficient vaccine against dengue virus is the immunodominance of the fusion loop epitope (FLE), a segment of the envelope protein E that is buried at the interface of the E dimers coating mature viral particles. Anti-FLE antibodies are broadly cross-reactive but poorly neutralizing, displaying a strong infection enhancing potential. FLE exposure takes place via dynamic 'breathing'...
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