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Host Cell Components Env Gene In  Hiv Gp120

Text What are the two components of the env gene in HIV?

gp120

gp41

What are their functions?
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gp120  → viral attachment to host cell

 gp41 → fusion and entry into host cell

Tags: microbiology

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