6c54

Ebola nucleoprotein nucleocapsid-like assembly and the asymmetric unitEbola nucleoprotein nucleocapsid-like assembly and the asymmetric unit

6c54, resolution 5.80Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Structural highlights 6c54 is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Zaire ebolavirus. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: Electron Microscopy, Resolution 5.8Å Experimental data: Check Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function NCAP_EBOZM Encapsidates the genome, protecting it from nucleases. The encapsidated genomic RNA is termed the nucleocapsid and serves as template for transcription and replication. During replication, encapsidation by NP is coupled to RNA synthesis and all replicative products are resistant to nucleases. See Also Nucleoprotein 3D structures