Atomic Structure of Paramyxoviruses Polymerase (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Atomic Structure of Paramyxoviruses Polymerase

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The atomic structure of a polymerase in human parainfluenza virus 5 reveals an irregular, round-shaped globule with a long tail made of four phosphoproteins. The structure contains more than 2,000 amino acids and five proteins.

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