In the research presented, the team developed a recombinant antiparallel helical nucleocapsid-like structure to explore the interactions within the influenza A virus’s ribonucleoprotein (RNP).

More information: Florian Chenavier et al, Influenza a virus antiparallel helical nucleocapsid-like pseudo-atomic structure, Nucleic Acids Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae1211 Provided by CNRS ...

“If we know the structure and interactions in the helical nucleocapsid ... the sequential steps of RNA replication of the influenza virus. “I believe that structural analysis including ...

Aa Aa Aa Although most healthy adults who contract the flu experience relatively minor symptoms, influenza and other respiratory viruses are a serious health threat to the U.S. population at large.

The double helical structure is made of two strands consisting of ... A protein found on the surface of influenza viruses that is needed for the virus to exit the host cell and infect more cells. The ...

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