An Epstein-Barr virus DNA fragment encodes messages for the two major envelope glycoproteins (gp350/300 and gp220/200)

J Virol. 1984 Feb;49(2):413-7. doi: 10.1128/JVI.49.2.413-417.1984.

Abstract

The genes encoding the two major Epstein-Barr virus glycoproteins (gp350/300 and gp220/200) have been mapped to a 5-kilobase fragment of the viral genome (BamHI-L). This fragment encodes 3.4- and 2.8-kilobase RNAs which translate proteins of 135 and 100 kilodaltons, respectively. Both proteins react with antiserum specific for gp350/300 and gp220/200. The 135-kilodalton protein is identical in size to the nascent polypeptide precursor to gp350/300, and the 100-kilodalton protein is the expected size of the polypeptide precursor to gp220/200.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • DNA Restriction Enzymes
  • DNA, Viral / genetics*
  • Genes*
  • Genes, Viral*
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / genetics*
  • Molecular Weight
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization
  • Protein Biosynthesis
  • RNA, Viral / genetics
  • Viral Envelope Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA, Viral
  • RNA, Viral
  • Viral Envelope Proteins
  • DNA Restriction Enzymes