Definition: An envelope protein of the human immunodeficiency virus that is encoded by the HIV env gene. It has a molecular weight of 160,000 kDa and contains numerous glycosylation sites. It serves as a precursor for both the HIV ENVELOPE PROTEIN GP120 and the HIV ENVELOPE PROTEIN GP41.
DF: GP160
Other names gp160, HTLV-III; HTLV III gp160; gp160 Envelope Glycoprotein, HIV; HIV Envelope Glycoprotein gp160; gp160(HIV); env Protein gp160, HIV; HTLV-III gp160; Envelope Glycoprotein gp160, HIV