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Varicella-zoster virus glycoproteins (VZV glycoproteins)

Target
VZV glycoproteins
Molecular classification
Viral glycoprotein, Envelope protein
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Overview

Varicella-zoster virus encodes several envelope-associated glycoproteins—most notably the essential trio of gB, gH, and gL—that orchestrate attachment to host cells, trigger membrane fusion events needed for infection/spread, undergo significant post-translational modification including N-glycosylation/phosphorylation/ubiquitination during biosynthesis/trafficking through ER/Golgi pathways before incorporation into new virions. These molecules serve as key determinants of viral pathogenicity/tropism/immunogenicity.

Other names
VZV envelope glycoproteinsgBgHgLgEgKgIgCgMgN
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Mechanism of action

Neutralizing antibodies target conformational epitopes on surface-exposed glycoproteins.

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Biological functions

Viral entryMembrane fusionCell-to-cell spreadImmune evasionReplicationAttachment
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Disease associations

Chickenpox (varicella)Shingles (herpes zoster)VZV infection
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Safety considerations

Mutations affecting key domains can alter viral infectivity, tissue tropism, and pathogenicity.

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