R9AP is a common receptor for EBV infection in epithelial cells and B cells

Nature, Published online: 18 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09166-w

R9AP is a key receptor for entry of Epstein–Barr virus into human epithelial and B cells, and interacts directly with the viral glycoprotein gH/gL complex to mediate virus–host membrane fusion.