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'''Authors:''' Kai Xu, Christopher C. Broder, Dimitar B. Nikolov

'''Year:''' 2012

'''Journal:''' Semin Cell Dev Biol

'''DOI:''' 10.1016/j.semcdb.2011.12.005

=== Summary ===
This paper reviews recent progress in the study of henipavirus entry, particularly the identification of ephrins as their entry receptors, and the structural characterization of the ephrin/Henipa-G interactions.

=== Key Findings ===
* Ephrin-B2 and -B3 identified as entry receptor for henipaviruses
* Nipah virus (NiV) and Hendra virus (HeV) use ephrins as their entry receptors

=== Methodology ===
* '''Study Type:''' Review

=== Topics ===
Virology, Epidemiology

=== Relevance ===
The identification of ephrins as entry receptors for henipaviruses has implications for understanding the viral entry process and potentially developing anti-viral drugs.

=== Source ===
View the entire paper: [[File:nihms351212.pdf]]