Many glycosylated viruses subvert this immune surveillance function
The glycosylation pattern on HBV surface antigens ( HBsAg ) together with the tissue distribution of HBV would allow interaction between HBV and DC - SIGN and its liver - expressed homologue L - SIGN .
Many glycosylated viruses subvert this immune surveillance function and exploit DC - SIGN as a port of entry and for trans - infection of target cells .
The glycosylation pattern on HBV surface antigens ( HBsAg ) together with the tissue distribution of HBV would allow interaction between HBV and DC - SIGN and its liver - expressed homologue L - SIGN .