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In this study , the researchers produced SARS-CoV-2 Nsp9 in the lab and sloved its X-ray crystal structure | In this study , the researchers produced SARS-CoV-2 Nsp9 in the lab and sloved its X-ray crystal structure | ||
<StructureSection caption='Overall Mpro structure' load='6xwd' size='350' side='right' scene='Overview'> | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) performs 11 essential cleavages in the viral polyprotein. many SARS-CoV-2 proteins have close relatives in other viruses from the SARS family. One such protein is non-structural protein 9 (Nsp9). This protein is believed to help the virus replicate, increase its virulence, and support the production of viral genomic RNA. Because of this, understanding Nsp9 is important for studying how the virus grows. | The SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) performs 11 essential cleavages in the viral polyprotein. many SARS-CoV-2 proteins have close relatives in other viruses from the SARS family. One such protein is non-structural protein 9 (Nsp9). This protein is believed to help the virus replicate, increase its virulence, and support the production of viral genomic RNA. Because of this, understanding Nsp9 is important for studying how the virus grows. | ||
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== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
Mpro functions as a homodimer, and each protomer is organized into three domains. | Mpro functions as a homodimer, and each protomer is organized into three domains. | ||
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Overall, covalent inhibition represents a promising antiviral design approach because it combines high selectivity, strong binding, and long-lasting catalytic shutdown. | Overall, covalent inhibition represents a promising antiviral design approach because it combines high selectivity, strong binding, and long-lasting catalytic shutdown. | ||
<StructureSection> | |||
Click the green links below to visualize structural features. | |||
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* {{SceneLink|Sandbox_R.Nithin_6XWD|Catalytic_Dyad}} | |||
* {{SceneLink|Sandbox_R.Nithin_6XWD|Inhibitor_Binding}} | |||
* {{SceneLink|Sandbox_R.Nithin_6XWD|Covalent_Bond}} | |||
* {{SceneLink|Sandbox_R.Nithin_6XWD|Overview_Rotation}} | |||
</StructureSection> | |||
