Is CD4 sufficient for HIV entry? Cell surface molecules involved in HIV infection

Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 1993 Oct 29;342(1299):67-73. doi: 10.1098/rstb.1993.0137.

Abstract

HIV-1, HIV-2 and SIV each bind to CD4 as the first step in virus entry. However, alternative receptors may also be used. HIV-1 binds to glycolipids with terminal galactosylceramide residues on neural cells; opsonized virus binds to Fc receptors; HIV-2 can infect certain CD4-negative cells. Further receptors may also play a role in CD4-mediated infection, including cell adhesion molecules and possibly cell surface proteinases. After binding to CD4, immunodeficiency viruses require secondary molecules to effect fusion between the virus envelope and the cell membrane; these accessory requirements differ between HIV-1, HIV-2 and SIV.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CD4 Antigens / biosynthesis
  • CD4 Antigens / physiology*
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Membrane / physiology
  • HIV-1 / metabolism
  • HIV-1 / physiology*
  • HIV-2 / metabolism
  • HIV-2 / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Receptors, HIV / physiology*
  • Serine Endopeptidases / metabolism
  • Transfection
  • Virus Replication

Substances

  • CD4 Antigens
  • Receptors, HIV
  • Serine Endopeptidases