A Japanese research team has identified a cell-surface receptor protein that binds to the rubella virus and allows it to enter human airways and placental cells.According to the team of the Japan Institute for Health Security, Tohoku University and other institutions, the protein, Nectin-4, typically helps cells adhere to one another. It is also recognized as a receptor for the measles virus.Although vaccines for rubella are widely available, identifying the main receptor for the rubella virus will hopefully aid the development of antiviral drugs and infection prevention methods.
Japan research team identifies rubella virus receptor
Although vaccines for rubella are widely available, identifying the main receptor for the virus may aid the development of antiviral drugs.
In brief
A Japanese research team has identified a cell-surface receptor protein that binds to the rubella virus and allows it to enter human airways and placental cells.According to the team of the Japan Institute for Health Security, Tohoku University and other institutions, the protein, Nectin-4, typically helps cells adhere to one another. It is also recognized as a receptor for the measles virus.Although vaccines for rubella are widely available, identifying the main receptor for the rubella virus will hopefully aid the development of antiviral drugs and infection prevention methods.
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