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Ebolavirus Glycoprotein (GP) Glycan Cap Region

Molecular classification
Glycoprotein Region, Glycan Shield
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Overview

The glycan cap is a heavily glycosylated region of the ebolavirus envelope glycoprotein (GP) GP1 subunit. It sits between the receptor-binding domain (RBD) and the mucin-like domain (MLD), forming part of a 'chalice' structure. Its primary function is to shield critical functional domains from recognition by host antibodies, contributing to immune evasion. It is also involved in viral entry and is a major target for neutralizing antibodies derived from survivors.

Other names
Glycan capEBOV GP Glycan CapEbolavirus GP1 Glycan Cap
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Mechanism of action

Antibodies targeting the glycan cap can neutralize the virus by blocking conformational changes required for fusion or promoting clearance via Fc-mediated mechanisms.

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Biological functions

Immune evasionModulation of viral entryShielding of functional domains
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Disease associations

InfectionEbola Virus Disease (EVD)
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Safety considerations

Evasion of antibody responses due to glycan shieldingTherapeutic challenges due to glycosylation heterogeneity

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