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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Nature Portfolio
2020
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/b52d01832d8e493da92213e3f81e0b32 |
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