gp160 HIV-1 Antibody

HIV-1 envelope gp160 (gp160 HIV-1) is cleaved into two chains: surface protein gp120, and transmembrane protein gp41. The surface protein gp120 (SU) attaches the virus to the host lymphoid cell by binding to the primary receptor CD4. The transmembrane protein gp41 acts as a class I viral fusion protein. Inhibitors targeting HIV-1 viral envelope proteins are used as antiretroviral drugs.