What do "gp"and"120" in "gp 120 coat protein in HIV" mean?

IIRC it was named this way because it is a glycoprotein (gp) with a molecular weight of 120 kDa. gp120 thus became its name.

IIRC it was named this way because it is a glycoprotein (gp) with a molecular weight of 120 kDa. gp120 thus became its name.

 

Yup, that's how I remember it as well.

 

If you want to read more, check UniProt: http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/?query=gp120&sort=score

gp120 is a glycoprotein (gp) with a molecular weight of 120 kDa. It is coded by the env gene inside HIV's RNA and acts as a trimmer. This protein is responsible for the interaction and recognition of the receptor on the surface of the lymphocytes (CD4 receptors).

 

I hope this could help you!

 

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