FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as GLYC_BRSVC, G. Attaches the virion to the host cell membrane by interacting with heparan sulfate, initiating the infection. Unlike the other paramyxovirus attachment proteins, lacks both neuraminidase and hemagglutinating activities., Helps the virus escape antibody-dependent restriction of replication by acting as an antigen decoy and by modulating the activity of leukocytes bearing Fc-gamma receptors. Homooligomer. Interacts (via N-terminus) with protein M. Part of a complex composed of F1, F2 and G glycoproteins. Interacts with protein SH. Interacts with host heparate sulfate; this interaction probably participates in the viral attachment to the host cell.

EXTERNAL LINKS

G

Major surface glycoprotein G

G

Molecular Synopsis