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
Drug Drug Description Enfuvirtide An HIV-1 gp41 fusion inhibitor used in patients experiencing HIV-1 replication who are already being treated with other anti-retrovirals. Tifuvirtide Investigated for use/treatment in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and aids-related infections and HIV infection. - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Enfuvirtide Envelope glycoprotein target Enfuvirtide Cytochrome P450 2C19 enzyme Enfuvirtide Cytochrome P450 2E1 enzyme Tifuvirtide Plasma serine protease inhibitor target