Abstract
HIV has long served as a model for viruses that enter cells by direct fusion at the plasma membrane. Miyauchi et al. (2009) now provide compelling evidence that HIV enters cells primarily by endocytosis.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Comment
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Chlorocebus aethiops
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Endocytosis*
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HIV / physiology*
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HIV Infections / metabolism
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HIV Infections / virology*
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Humans
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Virus Internalization*