Preferred Term:
viral fusion proteins
Definition:
Proteins, usually glycoproteins, found in the viral envelopes of a variety of viruses. They promote cell membrane fusion and thereby may function in the uptake of the virus by cells.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- viral fusion glycoproteins
- virus fusion proteins
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42039
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