Illustration of RNA (IMAGE)

University of Michigan

Illustration of RNA

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Illustration of RNA bound to zinc-finger antiviral protein (ZAP). ZAP binds cytosine and guanine dinucleotides in viral RNA to prevent the virus from replicating and spreading infection. The specialized sites for the cytosine and guanine are highlighted in yellow.

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Rajani Aroroa, U-M Life Sciences Institute.

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