Coronavirus Virion Structure

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What type of proteins are generally involved in mediating membrane fusion?

  • Type I transmembrane proteins (correct)
  • Type II transmembrane proteins
  • Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored proteins
  • Peripheral membrane proteins

How is energy involved in the fusion process mediated by viral fusion proteins?

  • Metabolic energy is required for the conformation changes leading to fusion
  • Energy is not involved in the viral fusion process
  • Conformation changes lead to the presence of energy, and fusion occurs without the need for ATP/metabolic energy (correct)
  • ATP is directly utilized in the fusion process

What role do fusion proteins play in viral infection?

  • They play a critical role in viral infection and can be therapeutic targets (correct)
  • They are only involved in viral entry but not in the infection process
  • They have minimal impact on viral infection
  • They are not essential for viral infection

What are the characteristics of Class II fusion proteins?

<p>Mostly beta-sheets, tend to form dimers, and involve rearrangement of multimers of protein subunits with minor conformational changes at tertiary level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nascent RNA chain forms RNA-RNA hybrids at 5’ TRS?

<p>End of the leader sequence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to template switch if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation?

<p>Recombination between viral genomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the assembly of virions take place?

<p>Endoplasmic reticulum Golgi intermediate compartment (ERGIC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which proteins play important roles in the formation of virus envelopes by budding?

<p>M and E proteins (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What interacts with packaging signals in N to ensure only full-length viral RNA gets packaged into virions?

<p>$3’$ end of the cytoplasmic tail of M protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are mature virions packaged before being transported to the cell surface for release?

<p>Golgi membrane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for incorporating HE (if present) and S into the membrane?

<p>M protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plays a crucial role in mediating transport, processing, and modification of proteins in ERGIC?

<p>M protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may help with genome repair and/or generate new viral strains/variants?

<p>Recombination between viral genomes due to template switching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is responsible for viral entry and tropism, and is targeted by neutralizing antibodies and T-cells in infection?

<p>Spike protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the replicase gene (gene 1)?

<p>ORF1a and ORF1b partially overlapping reading frames (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular receptors do spike proteins bind to?

<p>Aminopeptidase-N, sialic acid, ACE2, L-SIGN, TMPRSS2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common membrane association for viral RNA synthesis among '+' strand RNA viruses of eukaryotes?

<p>Membrane association of viral RNA synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of coronavirus nucleocapsids?

<p>Formed from viral N-protein bound to viral RNA in a helical fashion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the M-protein in some coronaviruses?

<p>Forming a spherical core structure containing an internal helical nucleocapsid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of corona virions' envelope proteins?

<p>Spike (S), membrane (M), envelope (E), nucleocapsid (N), and in some cases HE (hemagglutinin esterase) protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after fusion mediated by spike proteins?

<p>Viral proteins are synthesized that organize and catalyze viral RNA synthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are replication complexes commonly observed for coronaviruses?

<p>On double membrane vesicles by EM (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does genome replication proceed for coronaviruses?

<p>Via a full-length negative-strand intermediate, and subgenomic mRNAs are transcribed from subgenomic negative strand mRNA templates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What assists with replication and packaging of the viral genome in coronaviruses?

<p>RNA helicase and nucleoside triphosphatase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do non-enveloped viruses penetrate host membranes?

<p>By utilizing cellular transport systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do many DNA viruses use for replication and latency establishment?

<p>Nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a target for antiviral drugs in virus replication cycle?

<p>Every step in the virus replication cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can viruses enter the nucleus?

<p>During mitosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways to prevent virus entry into host cells?

<p>Neutralizing antibodies and receptor occupation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is targeted by antiviral strategies during virus internalization?

<p>Cellular processes for internalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process do antiviral strategies target related to membrane fusion?

<p>Membrane fusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of narrow spectrum antivirals?

<p>Reduced likelihood of resistance development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the disadvantages of broad spectrum antivirals?

<p>Increased risk of side effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of coronaviruses regarding their structure?

<p>Enveloped with helical capsid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of SARS and COVID-19?

<p>Airborne transmission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Virus Replication and Antiviral Strategies

  • Non-enveloped viruses penetrate host membranes without lysis or rupture
  • Viruses utilize cellular transport systems for efficient transport to the cytosol
  • Many DNA viruses use the nucleus for replication and can establish latency
  • Strategies for viruses to pass through the nuclear membrane
  • Various ways for viruses to enter the nucleus, including during mitosis
  • Every step in the virus replication cycle is a target for antiviral drugs
  • Different ways to prevent virus entry, including neutralizing antibodies and receptor occupation
  • Specific inhibitors and agents used to interfere with cellular processes for internalization
  • Antiviral strategies targeting membrane fusion and uncoating of capsids
  • Advantages and disadvantages of narrow and broad spectrum antivirals
  • Characteristics of coronaviruses, including structure and genome
  • Overview of the history, impact, and characteristics of SARS and COVID-19

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