Neuman BW, Chamberlain P, Bowden F, Joseph J. Atlas of coronavirus replicase structure.
Virus Res 2013;
194:49-66. [PMID:
24355834 PMCID:
PMC7114488 DOI:
10.1016/j.virusres.2013.12.004]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2013] [Revised: 12/03/2013] [Accepted: 12/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Complete and up to date coverage of replicase protein structures for SARS-CoV.
Discusses SARS-CoV structure in the context of other coronavirus structures.
Summarizes data from a variety of structural methods to illuminate protein function.
Uses models and predictions to fill gaps in the SARS-CoV structure.
Discusses the high percentage of novel protein folds among SARS-CoV proteins.
The international response to SARS-CoV has produced an outstanding number of protein structures in a very short time. This review summarizes the findings of functional and structural studies including those derived from cryoelectron microscopy, small angle X-ray scattering, NMR spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography, and incorporates bioinformatics predictions where no structural data is available. Structures that shed light on the function and biological roles of the proteins in viral replication and pathogenesis are highlighted. The high percentage of novel protein folds identified among SARS-CoV proteins is discussed.
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