Glycosphingolipids as receptors for non-enveloped viruses

Stefan Taube, Mengxi Jiang, Christiane E. Wobus

36 Zitate (Scopus)

Abstract

Glycosphingolipids are ubiquitous molecules composed of a lipid and a carbohydrate moiety. Their main functions are as antigen/toxin receptors, in cell adhesion/recognition processes, or initiation/modulation of signal transduction pathways. Microbes take advantage of the different carbohydrate structures displayed on a specific cell surface for attachment during infection. For some viruses, such as the polyomaviruses, binding to gangliosides determines the internalization pathway into cells. For others, the interaction between microbe and carbohydrate can be a critical determinant for host susceptibility. In this review, we summarize the role of glycosphingolipids as receptors for members of the non-enveloped calici-, rota-, polyoma- and parvovirus families.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftViruses
Jahrgang2
Ausgabenummer4
Seiten (von - bis)1011-1049
Seitenumfang39
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 01.04.2010

Strategische Forschungsbereiche und Zentren

  • Forschungsschwerpunkt: Infektion und Entzündung - Zentrum für Infektions- und Entzündungsforschung Lübeck (ZIEL)

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