The HIV env gene contains gp120 for host cell attachment and gp41 for viral fusion and entry.
The env gene in HIV consists of gp120, which is responsible for viral attachment to host cells, and gp41, which mediates fusion and entry into the host cell.
| Text | What are the two components of the env gene in HIV? gp120 gp41 What are their functions? |
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| Extra | gp41 → fusion and entry into host cell |
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