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A Frame-by-Frame Glance at Membrane Fusion Mechanisms: From Viral Infections to Fertilization
14 Jul 2023
Abstract excerpt
Viral entry and fertilization are distinct biological processes that share a common mechanism: membrane fusion. In viral entry, enveloped viruses attach to the host cell membrane, triggering a series of conformational changes in the viral fusion proteins. This results in the exposure of a hydrophobic fusion peptide, which inserts into the host membrane and brings the viral and host membranes into close proximity....
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