Binding of ferritin-lectin conjugates to C-type virus in intact cells

Ferritin-Ricin II and Ferritin-Concanavalin A bound to budding as well as mature C-type viral particles. No differencies in binding between the viral coat and adjacent plasma membrane were detected with either lectin conjugate. Aggregation of viral particles by lectin conjugates was observed, and linking of virus to the plasma membrane resulted in phagocytosis of viral particles.