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Three genes code for rubella virus structural proteins E1, E2a, E2b and C.

N Kalkkinen, C Oker-Blom, R F Pettersson

    The Journal of General Virology
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    Structural proteins of rubella virus (RV) were analyzed. E2a and E2b are post-translationally modified forms of the same protein, distinct from E1 and C proteins, confirming RV gene structure.

    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Protein Chemistry

    Background:

    • Rubella virus (RV) structural proteins are crucial for viral assembly and infectivity.
    • Understanding the structure and relationship of these proteins aids in comprehending viral replication and pathogenesis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elucidate the structural relationships and post-translational modifications of rubella virus (RV) structural proteins E1, E2a, E2b, and C.
    • To confirm the genetic organization of RV structural proteins.

    Main Methods:

    • Purification of RV structural proteins (E1, E2a, E2b, C) using preparative SDS-PAGE.
    • Amino-terminal sequencing via Edman degradation.
    • Carboxyl-terminal analysis using carboxypeptidases.
    • Quantitative amino acid composition analysis.

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    Main Results:

    • E2a and E2b share identical amino-terminal sequences and amino acid compositions, differing from E1 and C.
    • E1 and C proteins exhibit distinct amino acid compositions and carboxyl-terminal structures.
    • The C protein's amino-terminus appears blocked, preventing consistent sequencing.
    • E2a and E2b represent two post-translationally modified forms of the same apoprotein.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings confirm that rubella virus structural proteins (C, E2, E1) are translated from three distinct genes.
    • E2 protein exists as two modified forms (E2a, E2b) in virions, originating from a single apoprotein.
    • The obtained partial amino acid sequence data will aid in mapping gene locations on the 24S mRNA genome.