Viral Fusion Proteins

**Definition:** Proteins, usually glycoproteins, found in the viral envelopes of a variety of viruses. They promote cell membrane fusion and thereby may function in the uptake of the virus by cells.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.512.500 - D12.776.964.970.880.910

**Synonyms:** - Fusion Proteins, Viral - Virus Fusion Proteins