Rift Valley Virus Fusion Protein (IMAGE)

Institut Pasteur

Rift Valley Virus Fusion Protein

Caption

Model of the Rift Valley virus fusion protein interacting with a cell membrane (in white and green), obtained using molecular dynamics. The enlargement shows the lipid head 'recognition pocket', with the protein represented at the surface.

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© Pablo Guardado-Calvo, Institut Pasteur

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