Receptor for Ebola virus identified

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 15:31 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have identified a cellular protein that acts as a receptor for Ebola virus and Marburg virus. Furthermore, the team showed that an antibody, which binds to the receptor protein, is able to block infection by both viruses. The results suggest that a human-compatible version of the antibody might provide a way to prevent initial infection during an outbreak.

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