The poliovirus receptor: a hook, or an unzipper?

Structure. 1996 Jul 15;4(7):769-73. doi: 10.1016/s0969-2126(96)00083-4.

Abstract

The cell receptor for poliovirus may be more than a simple "snare' that attaches virus to cells. Recent results indicate that receptor binding may cause conformational changes in the virus that lead to uncoating of the viral RNA.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Capsid / chemistry
  • Membrane Fusion
  • Membrane Proteins*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Poliovirus / chemistry
  • Poliovirus / genetics
  • Poliovirus / physiology
  • RNA, Viral / genetics
  • Receptors, Virus / physiology*

Substances

  • Membrane Proteins
  • RNA, Viral
  • Receptors, Virus
  • poliovirus receptor