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    Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2009 Feb 6;379(2):562-6. Epub 2008 Dec 30.

    Parvovirus capsid disorders cholesterol-rich membranes.

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    Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Nanoscience Center, P.O. Box 35, FIN-40014 University of Jyväskylä, Finland. kirsi.i.pakkanen@jyu.fi

    Abstract

    In this study canine parvovirus, CPV, was found to induce disorder in DPPC:cholesterol membranes in acidic conditions. This acidicity-induced fluidizing effect is suggested to originate from the N-terminus of the viral capsid protein VP1. In accordance with the model membrane studies, a fluidizing effect was seen also in the endosomal membranes during CPV infection implying an important functional role of the fluidization in the endocytic entry of the virus.

    PMID:
    19118523
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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