Functional studies on the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus envelope protein.

• Main Author: Zhou, Tianyu.
• Other Authors: Jaume Torres
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Biological sciences::Biophysics
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/52296
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The envelope protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a small membrane protein, with poorly defined roles in viral infection and life cycle. Recent studies have indicated its multiple functions. Beyond the conventional recognized role in virion assembly and budding, E protein also...