BZLF2 REAGENTS

Plays a role in virion attachment to host B-lymphocytes, through binding to leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II and subsequently participates in fusion of the virion with host membranes. May act as a tropism switch that directs fusion with B-lymphocytes and inhibits fusion with epithelial cells. Additionally, hampers T-cell recognition via HLA class II molecules through steric hindrance of T-cell receptor-class II-peptide interaction.; Soluble gp42 inhibits HLA class II-restricted antigen presentation to T-cells through binding to immature and mature HLA class II complexes.

Virion membrane. Host membrane; Single-pass membrane protein.

Epstein barr virus gp42 family