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gp120
A glycoprotein on the HIV envelope. gp120 binds to a CD4 receptor on a host cell, such as a CD4 T lymphocyte (CD4 cell). This starts the process by which HIV fuses its viral membrane with the host cell membrane and enters the host cell.
- Parte del discurso: noun
- Industria/ámbito: Asistencia sanitaria
- Categoría: Prevención y tratamiento de HIV
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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