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Ramakanth Madhugiri¹, Heiko Slanina¹, Raspudin Saleem-Batcha²

¹Institute of Medical Virology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany;

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Coronaviruses are major pathogens with large RNA genomes. Recent research reveals new insights into their RNA synthesis, focusing on the replication-transcription complex (RTC) and its associated enzymes.

Keywords:

capping coronavirus polymerase proofreading replication transcription

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Area of Science:

Virology
Molecular Biology
Genomics

Background:

Coronaviruses (family *Coronaviridae*, order *Nidovirales*) are significant human and animal pathogens.
These viruses possess large RNA genomes and employ intricate replication and gene expression strategies.
Recent advancements have deepened the understanding of coronavirus RNA synthesis mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To review molecular mechanisms of coronavirus RNA synthesis.
To focus on the structure and function of the replication-transcription complex (RTC).
To explore enzyme recruitment for additional functions like mRNA capping, processivity, fidelity, and backtracking.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent research.
Analysis of molecular mechanisms in coronavirus RNA synthesis.
Focus on enzyme functions within the RTC.

Main Results:

Detailed examination of the RTC structure and function.
Identification of recruited enzyme functions for mRNA 5' capping.
Insights into mechanisms controlling RTC processivity, fidelity, and backtracking.
New understanding of genetic markers' roles in unconventional RNA capping and proofreading.

Conclusions:

The RTC and associated enzymes play crucial roles in coronavirus RNA synthesis.
Unconventional RNA capping and proofreading mechanisms are vital for viral replication.
Further research into these mechanisms can reveal new therapeutic targets.