Zika Virus Envelope Protein E

Preferred Label : Zika Virus Envelope Protein E;

NCIt synonyms : Zika Envelope Protein E; E; Envelope Protein E; E Protein;

NCIt definition : Zika virus envelope protein E (500 aa, 54 kDa) is encoded by the Zika virus E ORF located within the Zika virus polyprotein gene. This protein plays a role in mediating both binding to host cell surface receptors and the fusion of the viral envelope with cellular membranes.;

NCIt note : Zika virus envelope protein E is comprised of amino acid residues 291-790 of the Zika virus genome polyprotein. (UniProt);

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1907579;

Details

Origin ID

C199443;

UMLS CUI

C5848467;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Biologically Active Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- Viral Gene [NCIt concept]
- Zika Virus E ORF [NCIt concept]
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- Virus [NCIt concept]

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