Globoside and the mucosal pH mediate parvovirus B19 entry through the epithelial barrier
C. Suter, M. Colakovic, J. Bieri, M. Gultom, R. Dijkman, C. Ros
This study shows that parvovirus B19 uses globoside and acidic pH to enter epithelial cells via transcytosis, revealing a novel mechanism for respiratory transmission.
bioRxiv · Jan 18, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology