Viral receptors are host cell surface molecules or proteins that viruses specifically recognize and bind to during the initial stages of infection. The interaction between viral proteins and cellular receptors is a critical step in the viral life cycle, facilitating the entry of the virus into the host cell. Different viruses exhibit specificity for particular receptors, and the presence or absence of these receptors on the host cell surface determines the permissibility of infection. Receptors can vary widely, ranging from proteins on the cell membrane to molecules involved in cellular signaling pathways. The binding of a virus to its receptor triggers conformational changes in viral proteins, facilitating the fusion of the viral envelope with the host cell membrane or the internalization of the virus through endocytosis. Understanding viral receptors is essential for unraveling the mechanisms of viral entry, identifying potential targets for antiviral drugs, and developing strategies to block or disrupt viral infections. Research in viral receptor biology contributes to our understanding of host-virus interactions, guiding the development of therapeutic interventions and vaccines aimed at preventing or treating viral diseases.
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IMUNON, United States
Ping Xie
Rutgers University, United States
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Madhu Khanna
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Lara Isis Teodoro
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Ahmed Abdulazeez
BHRUT Trust, United Kingdom
Elena Chiappini
University of Florence, Italy
Ayesha Zahid
Griffith University, Australia
Livia Daflon Silva
Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Neha Bhandari
Chitkara University, IndiaSubmit your abstract Today
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