Abstract:Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) relies in large part upon the viral membrane fusion glycoprotein B (gB) and two alternative gH/gL complexes, gH/gL/gO (Trimer) and the gH/gL/UL128/UL130/UL131A (Pentamer) to enter into cells. The relative amounts of the Trimer and Pentamer vary among HCMV strains and contribute to differences in cell tropism. Although the viral ER resident protein UL148 has been shown to interact with gH to facilitate gO incorporation, the mechanisms that favor the assembly and maturation of one co… Show more
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