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Coronavirus envelope protein: A small membrane protein with multiple functions

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Coronavirus envelope protein is a small membrane protein and minor component of the virus particles. It plays important roles in virion assembly and morphogenesis, alteration of the membrane permeability of host cells and virus-host cell interaction. Here we review recent progress in characterization of the biochemical properties, membrane topology and functions of the protein.

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  1. Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, 61 Biopolis Drive, Proteos, Singapore, 138673, Singapore

    D. X. Liu

  2. School of Biological Science, Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637551, Singapore

    D. X. Liu, Q. Yuan & Y. Liao

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Received 27 February 2007; received after revision 4 April 2007; accepted 26 April 2007

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Liu, D.X., Yuan, Q. & Liao, Y. Coronavirus envelope protein: A small membrane protein with multiple functions. Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 64, 2043–2048 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-007-7103-1

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