HIV Envelope Protein gp41
- Name
- HIV Envelope Protein gp41
- Accession Number
- DBCAT004972
- Description
Transmembrane envelope protein of the HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS which is encoded by the HIV env gene. It has a molecular weight of 41,000 and is glycosylated. The N-terminal part of gp41 is thought to be involved in CELL FUSION with the CD4 ANTIGENS of T4 LYMPHOCYTES, leading to syncytial formation. Gp41 is one of the most common HIV antigens detected by IMMUNOBLOTTING.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Enfuvirtide An HIV-1 gp41 fusion inhibitor used in patients experiencing HIV-1 replication who are already being treated with other anti-retrovirals. - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Enfuvirtide Envelope glycoprotein target Enfuvirtide Cytochrome P450 2C19 enzyme Enfuvirtide Cytochrome P450 2E1 enzyme