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An N-Terminal Amphipathic Helix in Dengue Virus Nonstructural Protein 4A Mediates Oligomerization and Is Essential for Replication
17 Jan 2013
Abstract excerpt
Dengue virus (DENV) causes dengue fever, a major health concern worldwide. We identified an amphipathic helix (AH) in the N-terminal region of the viral nonstructural protein 4A (NS4A). Disruption of its amphipathic nature using mutagenesis reduced homo-oligomerization and abolished viral replication. These data emphasize the significance of NS4A in the life cycle of the dengue virus and demarcate it as a target...
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