| Literature DB >> 21428934 |
Michelle J Farquhar1, Helen J Harris, Jane A McKeating.
Abstract
CD81, a member of the tetraspanin integral membrane protein family, has been identified as an essential receptor for HCV (hepatitis C virus). The present review highlights recent published data on the role that CD81 plays in HCV entry, including the importance of actin-dependent lateral diffusion of CD81 within the cell membrane, CD81 endocytosis and the CD81-Claudin-1 receptor complex in HCV internalization. Additional functions for CD81 in the viral life cycle and the role of HCV-CD81 interactions in HCV-induced B-cell and CNS (central nervous system) abnormalities are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21428934 DOI: 10.1042/BST0390532
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochem Soc Trans ISSN: 0300-5127 Impact factor: 5.407