E2 glycoprotein

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:alternativeName envelope glycoprotein E2
gptkbp:component gptkb:Hepatitis_C_virus
gptkb:Rubella_virus
Alphavirus
gptkbp:encodedBy E2 gene
gptkbp:formsComplexWith E1 glycoprotein
gptkbp:foundIn enveloped viruses
gptkbp:function binds to host cell receptors
mediates viral entry
gptkbp:glycosylation N-linked glycosylation sites
gptkbp:location gptkb:viral_envelope
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~70 kDa (HCV E2)
gptkbp:recognizedBy host immune system
gptkbp:role immune evasion
virus-host cell fusion
gptkbp:target neutralizing antibodies
gptkbp:usedIn vaccine development
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:hepatitis_C_virus_envelope_protein_E2
gptkb:Rubella_virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label E2 glycoprotein