glycoprotein 120. One of the proteins that forms the envelope of HIV. gp120 projects from the surface of HIV and binds to the CD4 molecule on helper T cells. gp120 has been a logical target for experimental HIV vaccine because the outer envelope is the first part of the virus that encounters antibody.
glycoprotein 120, a protein that protrudes from the surface of HIV and binds to CD4+ T cells.
protein on the outer surface of HIV that binds to proteins (CD4) on helper T-lymphocyte cell (t-cell) This is HIV's docking mechanism.
A piece of HIV that can cause damage to the immune system and other parts of the body. Gp120 is the foundation for several new vaccines.
Another protein on the outer shell, or envelope, of HIV. gp120 is the portion of HIV that binds to a helper T-cell's surface protein, CD4. The "120" refers to its molecular weight.
HIV envelope. The 120 in its name comes from its molecular weight of 120 kilodaltons.