Carbohydrates in HIV
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The question is asking about the role or presence of carbohydrates in HIV, likely requiring an exploration of how these molecules interact with or affect the virus.
Answer
Carbohydrates shield and stabilize HIV proteins; 50% of HIV Env gp120 is carbohydrate.
Carbohydrates in HIV are primarily N-linked and constitute about 50% of the Env glycoprotein gp120. They play roles in immune evasion and proper protein folding.
Answer for screen readers
Carbohydrates in HIV are primarily N-linked and constitute about 50% of the Env glycoprotein gp120. They play roles in immune evasion and proper protein folding.
More Information
Carbohydrates function as a protective barrier against immune detection by masking viral epitopes, aiding in immune system evasion.
Sources
- Functional Contributions of Carbohydrate on AIDS Virus Glycoprotein - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Carbohydrates of Human Immunodeficiency Virus - ScienceDirect.com - sciencedirect.com
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