SARS-CoV-2 NSP8 Protein

The multifunctional PL-PRO protein plays a critical role in viral RNA transcription and replication, providing the necessary proteases for multiprotein cleavage. It strategically blocks host translation by binding to the open head conformation of the 40S subunit, impeding ribosomal mRNA entry into the tunnel. NSP8 Protein, SARS-CoV-2 is the recombinant virus-derived NSP8, expressed by E. coli , with tag Free labeled tag. ,

The PL-PRO protein emerges as a multifunctional key player in the intricate processes of transcription and replication of viral RNAs, hosting crucial proteinases responsible for polyprotein cleavages. Functionally strategic, it impedes host translation by associating with the open head conformation of the 40S subunit, and its C-terminus intricately binds to and obstructs the ribosomal mRNA entry tunnel. This interference plays a pivotal role in suppressing the antiviral response triggered by innate immunity or interferons. The collaborative formation of the nsp1-40S ribosome complex, orchestrated by PL-PRO, induces an endonucleolytic cleavage near the 5'UTR of host mRNAs, marking them for degradation. Notably, viral mRNAs exhibit heightened resistance to the nsp1-mediated inhibition of translation, attributed to their distinctive 5'-end leader sequence. The multifaceted functions of PL-PRO underscore its indispensable role in manipulating host cellular processes, facilitating viral replication, and evading host defenses.

Virus

E. coli

Tag Free

P0DTC1 (A1-Q198)

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Approximately 21.9 kDa

Greater than 85% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.