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Vidya P Nair1, Saumya Anang1, Akriti Srivastava1
1Virology Laboratory, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Research Centre, Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
Bio-Protocol
|September 20, 2021
Summary
This study presents a new assay for measuring hepatitis E virus (HEV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) activity. The method uses a nonradioactive DIG-11-UTP, offering a more convenient alternative for viral replication research.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) is crucial for the replication of RNA viruses.
- RdRp synthesizes complementary RNA strands, essential for generating new viral genomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a convenient assay for measuring hepatitis E virus (HEV) RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) activity.
- To introduce a nonradioactive method for assessing viral RdRp function.
Main Methods:
- The assay quantifies HEV RdRp activity.
- It employs DIG-11-UTP as a nonradioactive substitute for 32P-UTP.
- This approach enhances assay convenience compared to existing protocols.
Main Results:
- The developed assay successfully measures HEV RdRp activity.
- The use of DIG-11-UTP provides a safer and more user-friendly alternative.
- This method simplifies the study of viral RNA replication.
Conclusions:
- A novel, nonradioactive assay for HEV RdRp activity has been established.
- This assay offers increased convenience and accessibility for virological research.
- The method facilitates the study of viral replication mechanisms.
