gp120

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004971",
  "term": "gp120",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A glycoprotein found on the surface of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that facilitates its entry into host cells. This protein binds specifically to the CD4 receptor and a coreceptor on the surface of target immune cells, such as T lymphocytes. Its high variability makes it a challenging target for vaccine development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "CD4",
    "coreceptor",
    "human immunodeficiency virus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1168 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/gp120/"
}