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Crystal structure of Epstein-Barr virus gp42 in complex with antibody 4C12
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Structural highlights
FunctionGP42_EBVB9 Plays a role in virion attachment to host B-lymphocytes, through binding to leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II and subsequently participates in fusion of the virion with host membranes. May act as a tropism switch that directs fusion with B-lymphocytes and inhibits fusion with epithelial cells.[1] References
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