Internalisation of virus into cells

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2008-03-11

2008-03-11

Chen, Stacy B. (Department: 1648)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector

Fusion protein or fusion polypeptide

C424S159100, C424S160100, C424S161100, C424S178100, C435S005000, C435S007100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10478444

ABSTRACT:
A chimeric transmembrane protein which promotes viral entry into cells comprises: (i) an extracellular domain capable of binding a virus; and (ii) an intracellular internalisation signal.

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