3ks8
Crystal structure of Reston ebolavirus VP35 RNA binding domain in complex with 18bp dsRNACrystal structure of Reston ebolavirus VP35 RNA binding domain in complex with 18bp dsRNA
Template:ABSTRACT PUBMED 20018665
FunctionFunction
[VP35_EBORR] Acts as a polymerase cofactor in the RNA polymerase transcription and replication complex. Prevents establishment of cellular antiviral state by blocking virus-induced phosphorylation and activation of interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3), a transcription factor critical for the induction of interferons alpha and beta. The mechanism by which this blockage occurs remains incompletely defined, a hypothesis suggests that VP35 dsRNA-binding activity prevents activation of IRF3 by sequestering dsRNA. Also inhibits the antiviral effect mediated by the interferon-induced, double-stranded RNA-activated protein kinase EIF2AK2/PKR (By similarity).
About this StructureAbout this Structure
3ks8 is a 6 chain structure with sequence from Reston ebolavirus. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.