A hidden gene in astroviruses encodes a viroporin

Astroviruses are common human pathogens and their genomes contain three known protein-coding genes. Here, Lulla et al. report a fourth, previously overlooked gene encoding protein XP which has a viroporin-like activity that is important for efficient production and/or release of virus particles.

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Main Authors: Valeria Lulla, Andrew E. Firth
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b52d01832d8e493da92213e3f81e0b32
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