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Structure of the Hepatitis C Virus Envelope Glycoprotein E2 Antigenic Region 412-423 Bound to the Broadly Neutralizing Antibody AP33
8 Mar 2026
· updated 26 Sep 2026
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Structure of the Hepatitis C Virus Envelope Glycoprotein E2 Antigenic Region 412-423 Bound to the Broadly Neutralizing Antibody AP33
Description: This structure reveals the crystal structure of broadly neutralizing antibody AP33 bound to HCV E2 envelope glycoprotein antigenic site 412-423, establishing two distinct modes of antibody binding that can neutralize diverse HCV strains. The comparison with bnAb HCV1 shows different angles of approach and subtle β-hairpin conformational variations, providing critical structural insights for pan-genotypic HCV vaccine development.