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The C-terminus of Sudan ebolavirus VP40 contains a functionally important CXnC motif, a target for redox modifications.
Structure (London, England : 1993) - 7 Sept 2023
Werner Anke-Dorothee, Schauflinger Martin, Norris Michael J, Klüver Michael, Trodler Anna, Herwig Astrid, Brandstädter Christina, Dillenberger Melissa, Klebe Gerhard, Heine Andreas, Saphire Erica Ollmann, Becker Katja, Becker Stephan
Abstract excerpt
The Ebola virus matrix protein VP40 mediates viral budding and negatively regulates viral RNA synthesis. The mechanisms by which these two functions are exerted and regulated are unknown. Using a high-resolution crystal structure of Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV) VP40, we show here that two cysteines in the flexible C-terminal arm of VP40 form a stabilizing disulfide bridge. Notably, the two cysteines are targets of...
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