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<StructureSection load='1aik' size='340' side='right' caption='Core structure of acetylated gp41 from the HIV envelope glycoprotein, [[1aik]].' scene=''>
== Function ==
'''Gp41''' is a subunit of the envelope protein of retrovirus<ref>PMID:9630213</ref>.  Gp41 is a transmembrane protein and contains several sites which are involved in the infection of the host cells. Gp160 is the cleavable precursor of Gp41 and Gp120.  For more details see [[Hiv env proteins|HIV-1 viral envelope proteins]].

== Relevance ==
Fusion inhibitory drugs which bind to Gp41 prevent the attachment of the HIV-1 virus to the cell<ref>PMID:15180542</ref>.

== 3D Structures of Gp41 ==
[[Gp41 3D Structures]]

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