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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 100(26): 15936-41, 2003 Dec 23.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14673115

ABSTRACT

The matrix protein VP40 plays a critical role in Ebola virus assembly and budding, a process that utilizes specialized membrane domains known as lipid rafts. Previous studies with purified protein suggest a role for oligomerization of VP40 in this process. Here, we demonstrate VP40 oligomers in lipid rafts of mammalian cells, virus-like particles, and in the authentic Ebola virus. By mutagenesis, we identify several critical C-terminal sequences that regulate oligomerization at the plasma membrane, association with detergent-resistant membranes, and vesicular release of VP40, directly linking these phenomena. Furthermore, we demonstrate the active recruitment of TSG101 into lipid rafts by VP40. We also report the successful application of the biarsenic fluorophore, FlAsH, combined with a tetracysteine tag for imaging of Ebola VP40 in live cells.


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Membrane Microdomains/virology , Nucleoproteins/genetics , Viral Core Proteins/genetics , Cell Line , Cell Membrane/virology , Ebolavirus/genetics , Humans , Kidney , Microscopy, Confocal , Nucleoproteins/analysis , Recombinant Proteins/analysis , Transfection , Viral Core Proteins/analysis
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