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== Function == | == Function == | ||
The virus contains a surface '''glycoprotein | The virus contains a surface '''glycoprotein GP''' or '''envelope glycoprotein GP''' that is responsible for binding to target cells and subsequent fusion of viral and host-cell membranes. GP is expressed as a single-chain precursor that is posttranslationally processed into disulfide-linked fragments of '''GP1''' and '''GP2''' <ref>PMID:10077567</ref>. Viral infections is initiated by interactions between the viral protein glycoprotein PG1 and its cognate receptor. The GP2 subunit is thought to mediate membrane fusion. | ||
For details see [[GP1 of Lassa Virus]]. | For details see [[GP1 of Lassa Virus]]. | ||
