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Purification and Visualization of Influenza A Viral Ribonucleoprotein Complexes
Published on: February 9, 2009
Structure and function of the NS1 protein of influenza A virus
Dongzi Lin1, Jingfang Lan, Zhizhen Zhang
1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Guangdong Medical College, Zhanjiang, China.
Abstract:
The avian influenza A virus currently prevailing in Asia causes fatal pneumonia and multiple organ failure in birds and humans. Despite intensive research, understanding of the characteristics of influenza A virus that determine its virulence is incomplete. NS1A protein, a non-structural protein of influenza A virus, was reported to contribute to its pathogenicity and virulence. NS1A protein is a multifunctional protein that plays a significant role in resisting the host antiviral response during the influenza infection. This review briefly outlines the current knowledge on the structure and function of the NS1A protein.
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