Abstract
Based on the recent advances of the research on the mechanism of HIV-1 infection, a novel model to elucidate the mechanism of HIV entry into the target cells is proposed and the perspective about the putative receptor is discussed in this review. Understanding of the crystal structure of HIV-1 transmembrane protein gp41 and the functions of HIV-1 receptor, co-receptor and the putative receptor will lead to developing effective HIV vaccine and anti-HIV drugs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 93-95 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Progress in Natural Science |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Envelope protein
- HIV entry
- HIV-1 receptor
- Target cells
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science