Viral Envelope Proteins

Name
Viral Envelope Proteins
Accession Number
DBCAT002893
Description

Layers of protein which surround the capsid in animal viruses with tubular nucleocapsids. The envelope consists of an inner layer of lipids and virus specified proteins also called membrane or matrix proteins. The outer layer consists of one or more types of morphological subunits called peplomers which project from the viral envelope; this layer always consists of glycoproteins.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
EnfuvirtideAn HIV-1 gp41 fusion inhibitor used in patients experiencing HIV-1 replication who are already being treated with other anti-retrovirals.
TifuvirtideInvestigated for use/treatment in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and aids-related infections and HIV infection.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
EnfuvirtideEnvelope glycoproteintarget
EnfuvirtideCytochrome P450 2C19enzyme
EnfuvirtideCytochrome P450 2E1enzyme
TifuvirtidePlasma serine protease inhibitortarget