Transferrin receptor 1 binds human parvovirus B19 VP1u to facilitate entry
Hyunwook Lee, Jan Bieri, Nicolas Ammann, Corinne Suter, Daniela Hunziker, Ajit K. Singh, Carol M. Bator, Susan L. Hafenstein, Carlos Ros
This study identifies transferrin receptor 1 as the receptor for human parvovirus B19 VP1u, demonstrating its role in virus entry through direct binding and uptake inhibition.
Nature Communications · Jun 11, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology