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Adhesive proteins used by virus for binding to host cell via host receptor
| Agent | Adherence factor | Host receptor |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | Envelope glycoprotein (gp120) | CD4 and chemokine receptor CXCR4 |
| Measles virus | Hemagglutinin (H) glycoprotein | CD46 and membrane-organizing protein moesin |
| Herpes simplex virus | Glycoprotein C (gpC) | Heparan sulfate |
| Influenza virus | Hemagglutinin, neuraminidase | Sialic acid |
| Epstein–Barr virus | Surface protein | CD21 |
| Adenovirus | Fiber protein | Integrins (vitronectin receptors) |
