Zika Virus Envelope Protein E

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Zika virus envelope protein E (500 aa, ~54 kDa) is encoded by the Zika virus E ORF located within the Zika virus polyprotein gene. This protein plays a role in mediating both binding to host cell surface receptors and the fusion of the viral envelope with cellular membranes.

**Synonyms:** - E - E Protein - Envelope Protein E - Zika Envelope Protein E