HIV MPER Region of gp41 (IMAGE)

Duke University

HIV MPER Region of gp41

Caption

Three legs of the critical gp41 HIV protein are shown in yellow. Blue and red show where antibodies can bind and neutralize the virus when the legs are extended.

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Patrick Reardon, Leonard Spicer

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