Characterization of the Virus and Monoclonal Antibody Binding Sites of the Mouse Hepatitis Virus Receptor
Abstract
The attachment of Mouse Hepatitis Virus (MHV), a coronavirus, to its cellular receptor on the host cell membrane is the first step leading to viral infection. The best characterized receptor for MHV is a 120 kDa glycoprotein encoded by the biliary glycoprotein (Bgp) la gene. Other murine Bgp glycoproteins also serve as receptors for MHV but with less efficiency. Bgps belong to the carcinoembryonic antigen family which, in turn, belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. Chimeric glycoproteinsand recombinant mutated receptor proteins were generated to identify the sites on the receptor that binds to the Mouse Hepatitis Virus strain AS9 (MHV-AS9).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 16, 1995
- Accession Number
- AD1011463
Entities
People
- Paul C. Shick
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences