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What is the structure of coronaviruses' enveloped virions?
What is the structure of coronaviruses' enveloped virions?
Which genera are based on genome homologies within the family Coronaviridae?
Which genera are based on genome homologies within the family Coronaviridae?
What is the mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
What is the mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
What type of RNA viruses are coronaviruses?
What type of RNA viruses are coronaviruses?
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What is the role of template switching in the process described?
What is the role of template switching in the process described?
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What is the function of ERGIC in the assembly of virions?
What is the function of ERGIC in the assembly of virions?
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What is the role of M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes?
What is the role of M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes?
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How are mature virions packaged before being targeted to the plasma membrane for release?
How are mature virions packaged before being targeted to the plasma membrane for release?
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What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation?
What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation?
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What happens as virus particles progress through Golgi membranes?
What happens as virus particles progress through Golgi membranes?
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Which protein is responsible for viral entry and tropism in coronaviruses?
Which protein is responsible for viral entry and tropism in coronaviruses?
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What is the composition of the replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses?
What is the composition of the replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses?
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What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
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Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
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How are subgenomic mRNAs transcribed in coronaviruses?
How are subgenomic mRNAs transcribed in coronaviruses?
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What is the structure of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
What is the structure of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
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Which of the following is true about the genome of coronaviruses?
Which of the following is true about the genome of coronaviruses?
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What is the most common natural reservoir of CoV, according to the text?
What is the most common natural reservoir of CoV, according to the text?
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What is the primary role of spikes in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of spikes in coronaviruses?
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Which family does the SARS coronavirus belong to?
Which family does the SARS coronavirus belong to?
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What is the primary role of the M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of the M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes in coronaviruses?
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What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation during coronavirus replication?
What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation during coronavirus replication?
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Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
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What is the function of ERGIC in the assembly of virions in coronaviruses?
What is the function of ERGIC in the assembly of virions in coronaviruses?
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What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
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What happens as virus particles progress through Golgi membranes?
What happens as virus particles progress through Golgi membranes?
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What is the mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
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Which one is true about the genome of coronaviruses?
Which one is true about the genome of coronaviruses?
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What is the primary role of the spike protein in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of the spike protein in coronaviruses?
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What is the composition of the replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses?
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What is the function of the M-protein in coronaviruses?
What is the function of the M-protein in coronaviruses?
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What is the role of RNA helicase in coronavirus replication?
What is the role of RNA helicase in coronavirus replication?
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Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
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What is the structure of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
What is the structure of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
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What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation?
What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation?
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What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
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What is the role of membrane association in coronavirus replication?
What is the role of membrane association in coronavirus replication?
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What is the primary function of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
What is the primary function of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
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Which cellular component undergoes rearrangement during coronavirus infection?
Which cellular component undergoes rearrangement during coronavirus infection?
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What is the primary role of spikes in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of spikes in coronaviruses?
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Which family does the SARS coronavirus belong to?
Which family does the SARS coronavirus belong to?
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Where are coronaviruses commonly found in nature?
Where are coronaviruses commonly found in nature?
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What is the mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
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During coronavirus replication, polymerase can pause and dissociate at any of the TRSs. What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation?
During coronavirus replication, polymerase can pause and dissociate at any of the TRSs. What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation?
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What is the primary role of the M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of the M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes in coronaviruses?
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Where are virions packaged into vesicles before being targeted to the plasma membrane for release?
Where are virions packaged into vesicles before being targeted to the plasma membrane for release?
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What is the function of ERGIC in the assembly of virions in coronaviruses?
What is the function of ERGIC in the assembly of virions in coronaviruses?
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What is the mode of assembly for enveloped virus-like particles when only M and E proteins are expressed?
What is the mode of assembly for enveloped virus-like particles when only M and E proteins are expressed?
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What is the primary role of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
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What happens as virus particles progress through Golgi membranes?
What happens as virus particles progress through Golgi membranes?
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What is the role of template switching in coronavirus replication?
What is the role of template switching in coronavirus replication?
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What is the primary function of the spike protein in coronaviruses?
What is the primary function of the spike protein in coronaviruses?
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What is the composition of the replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses?
What is the composition of the replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses?
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Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
Where are replication complexes commonly observed in coronavirus-infected cells?
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What is the structure of coronaviruses' enveloped virions?
What is the structure of coronaviruses' enveloped virions?
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What is the role of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
What is the role of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
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What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
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What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation during coronavirus replication?
What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation during coronavirus replication?
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What is the primary role of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of nucleocapsids in coronaviruses?
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What is the function of the M-protein in coronaviruses?
What is the function of the M-protein in coronaviruses?
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What is the mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
What is the mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
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What is the primary mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
What is the primary mode of entry for coronaviruses into cells?
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Which genera are based on genome homologies within the family Coronaviridae?
Which genera are based on genome homologies within the family Coronaviridae?
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What is the most common natural reservoir of CoV where SARS was found?
What is the most common natural reservoir of CoV where SARS was found?
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What is the structure of virions in coronaviruses?
What is the structure of virions in coronaviruses?
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What is the primary role of template switching in coronavirus replication?
What is the primary role of template switching in coronavirus replication?
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What is the function of the C-terminal cytoplasmic tail of the M protein in coronaviruses?
What is the function of the C-terminal cytoplasmic tail of the M protein in coronaviruses?
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Where does the assembly of virions take place in coronaviruses?
Where does the assembly of virions take place in coronaviruses?
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What is the primary role of the M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes in coronaviruses?
What is the primary role of the M and E proteins in the formation of virus envelopes in coronaviruses?
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What is the structure where helical nucleocapsids containing genome RNA are delivered for packaging?
What is the structure where helical nucleocapsids containing genome RNA are delivered for packaging?
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Which protein is responsible for interacting with packaging signals to ensure only full-length viral RNA gets packaged into virions?
Which protein is responsible for interacting with packaging signals to ensure only full-length viral RNA gets packaged into virions?
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Where do mature virions get packaged before being targeted to the plasma membrane for release?
Where do mature virions get packaged before being targeted to the plasma membrane for release?
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What is the role of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
What is the role of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
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What is the primary function of the nucleocapsid protein in coronaviruses?
What is the primary function of the nucleocapsid protein in coronaviruses?
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What is the role of the HE (hemagglutinin esterase) protein in some coronaviruses?
What is the role of the HE (hemagglutinin esterase) protein in some coronaviruses?
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What is the function of the RNA helicase in coronavirus replication?
What is the function of the RNA helicase in coronavirus replication?
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What is the primary function of the E (envelope) protein in coronaviruses?
What is the primary function of the E (envelope) protein in coronaviruses?
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What is the mode of assembly for enveloped virus-like particles when only M and E proteins are expressed?
What is the mode of assembly for enveloped virus-like particles when only M and E proteins are expressed?
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What is the structure of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
What is the structure of subgenomic mRNAs in coronaviruses?
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What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation during coronavirus replication?
What is the consequence if polymerase fails to find another template after dissociation during coronavirus replication?
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What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
What activities are involved in coronavirus replication?
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Where are genome replication complexes commonly observed during coronavirus infection?
Where are genome replication complexes commonly observed during coronavirus infection?
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What is the structure of coronaviruses' enveloped virions?
What is the structure of coronaviruses' enveloped virions?
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What is the diameter of naked icosahedral capsid of Picornaviruses?
What is the diameter of naked icosahedral capsid of Picornaviruses?
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How many copies of each of the three to four proteins are present in a mature Picornavirus virion?
How many copies of each of the three to four proteins are present in a mature Picornavirus virion?
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What is covalently bound to the 5’ end of the RNA in Picornaviruses?
What is covalently bound to the 5’ end of the RNA in Picornaviruses?
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How is the genome of Picornaviruses structured?
How is the genome of Picornaviruses structured?
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What is the primary function of the Flavivirus E protein?
What is the primary function of the Flavivirus E protein?
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What is the consequence of antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in flaviviruses?
What is the consequence of antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) in flaviviruses?
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Where does the synthesis of non-structural proteins establish active RNA replicase complexes in flaviviruses?
Where does the synthesis of non-structural proteins establish active RNA replicase complexes in flaviviruses?
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What is the role of the precursor membrane protein (prM) in flaviviruses?
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What is the mode of entry for flaviviruses into cells?
What is the mode of entry for flaviviruses into cells?
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What is the primary symptom range caused by Togaviruses in animals and humans?
What is the primary symptom range caused by Togaviruses in animals and humans?
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What is the function of the internal ribosome entry site (IRES) in the 5’ NCR of a viral genome?
What is the function of the internal ribosome entry site (IRES) in the 5’ NCR of a viral genome?
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What is the consequence of Picornavirus infection on cap-dependent translation?
What is the consequence of Picornavirus infection on cap-dependent translation?
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What is the role of IRES elements in viral RNA translation?
What is the role of IRES elements in viral RNA translation?
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What is the primary mode of binding for virions to cellular receptors?
What is the primary mode of binding for virions to cellular receptors?
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What is the consequence of Picornavirus proteins being made as a single precursor polyprotein that is autocatalytically cleaved?
What is the consequence of Picornavirus proteins being made as a single precursor polyprotein that is autocatalytically cleaved?
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What is involved in Picornavirus RNA replication after protein synthesis?
What is involved in Picornavirus RNA replication after protein synthesis?
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How does poliovirus RNA enter the cytoplasm?
How does poliovirus RNA enter the cytoplasm?
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What is involved in Flavivirus virion assembly?
What is involved in Flavivirus virion assembly?
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What is induced by Picornavirus infection in host cells?
What is induced by Picornavirus infection in host cells?
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How are Flavivirus envelope proteins arranged?
How are Flavivirus envelope proteins arranged?
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What does Flavivirus genome organization most resemble?
What does Flavivirus genome organization most resemble?
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Study Notes
Coronavirus Structure and Replication Process
- Nucleocapsids in coronaviruses are formed from viral N-protein bound to viral RNA in a helical fashion, resembling '-' strand RNA viruses, and some may have a spherical core structure formed via the M-protein.
- Corona virions contain multiple envelope proteins: spike (S), membrane (M), envelope (E), nucleocapsid (N), and in some cases, HE (hemagglutinin esterase) protein.
- Spike protein, a major surface transmembrane glycoprotein, is responsible for viral entry and tropism, and it generally forms trimers.
- Spike proteins bind to a variety of cellular receptors, with different coronaviruses utilizing different receptors for entry.
- The replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
- RNA helicase and nucleoside triphosphatase activities, as well as RNA exonuclease with proofreading activity, are involved in coronavirus replication.
- Membrane association of viral RNA synthesis is common among '+ strand RNA viruses of eukaryotes, and replication complexes are the site of viral RNA synthesis.
- Coronavirus-induced membrane alterations involve the rearrangement of subcellular architecture, with replication complexes commonly observed on double membrane vesicles.
- Genome replication proceeds via a full-length negative-strand intermediate, used to direct synthesis of full-length '+' strand genomes, and subgenomic mRNAs are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates.
- Subgenomic mRNAs contain overlapping sequences on their 3' end and are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates made by discontinuous transcription.
- Rearrangement of subcellular architecture and membrane association of viral RNA synthesis are observed in coronavirus-infected cells, involving double membrane vesicles and convoluted membranes.
- The replicase gene in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
Coronavirus Structure and Replication Process
- Nucleocapsids in coronaviruses are formed from viral N-protein bound to viral RNA in a helical fashion, resembling '-' strand RNA viruses, and some may have a spherical core structure formed via the M-protein.
- Corona virions contain multiple envelope proteins: spike (S), membrane (M), envelope (E), nucleocapsid (N), and in some cases, HE (hemagglutinin esterase) protein.
- Spike protein, a major surface transmembrane glycoprotein, is responsible for viral entry and tropism, and it generally forms trimers.
- Spike proteins bind to a variety of cellular receptors, with different coronaviruses utilizing different receptors for entry.
- The replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
- RNA helicase and nucleoside triphosphatase activities, as well as RNA exonuclease with proofreading activity, are involved in coronavirus replication.
- Membrane association of viral RNA synthesis is common among '+ strand RNA viruses of eukaryotes, and replication complexes are the site of viral RNA synthesis.
- Coronavirus-induced membrane alterations involve the rearrangement of subcellular architecture, with replication complexes commonly observed on double membrane vesicles.
- Genome replication proceeds via a full-length negative-strand intermediate, used to direct synthesis of full-length '+' strand genomes, and subgenomic mRNAs are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates.
- Subgenomic mRNAs contain overlapping sequences on their 3' end and are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates made by discontinuous transcription.
- Rearrangement of subcellular architecture and membrane association of viral RNA synthesis are observed in coronavirus-infected cells, involving double membrane vesicles and convoluted membranes.
- The replicase gene in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
Coronavirus Structure and Replication Process
- Nucleocapsids in coronaviruses are formed from viral N-protein bound to viral RNA in a helical fashion, resembling '-' strand RNA viruses, and some may have a spherical core structure formed via the M-protein.
- Corona virions contain multiple envelope proteins: spike (S), membrane (M), envelope (E), nucleocapsid (N), and in some cases, HE (hemagglutinin esterase) protein.
- Spike protein, a major surface transmembrane glycoprotein, is responsible for viral entry and tropism, and it generally forms trimers.
- Spike proteins bind to a variety of cellular receptors, with different coronaviruses utilizing different receptors for entry.
- The replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
- RNA helicase and nucleoside triphosphatase activities, as well as RNA exonuclease with proofreading activity, are involved in coronavirus replication.
- Membrane association of viral RNA synthesis is common among '+ strand RNA viruses of eukaryotes, and replication complexes are the site of viral RNA synthesis.
- Coronavirus-induced membrane alterations involve the rearrangement of subcellular architecture, with replication complexes commonly observed on double membrane vesicles.
- Genome replication proceeds via a full-length negative-strand intermediate, used to direct synthesis of full-length '+' strand genomes, and subgenomic mRNAs are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates.
- Subgenomic mRNAs contain overlapping sequences on their 3' end and are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates made by discontinuous transcription.
- Rearrangement of subcellular architecture and membrane association of viral RNA synthesis are observed in coronavirus-infected cells, involving double membrane vesicles and convoluted membranes.
- The replicase gene in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
Coronavirus Structure and Replication Process
- Nucleocapsids in coronaviruses are formed from viral N-protein bound to viral RNA in a helical fashion, resembling '-' strand RNA viruses, and some may have a spherical core structure formed via the M-protein.
- Corona virions contain multiple envelope proteins: spike (S), membrane (M), envelope (E), nucleocapsid (N), and in some cases, HE (hemagglutinin esterase) protein.
- Spike protein, a major surface transmembrane glycoprotein, is responsible for viral entry and tropism, and it generally forms trimers.
- Spike proteins bind to a variety of cellular receptors, with different coronaviruses utilizing different receptors for entry.
- The replicase gene (gene 1) in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
- RNA helicase and nucleoside triphosphatase activities, as well as RNA exonuclease with proofreading activity, are involved in coronavirus replication.
- Membrane association of viral RNA synthesis is common among '+ strand RNA viruses of eukaryotes, and replication complexes are the site of viral RNA synthesis.
- Coronavirus-induced membrane alterations involve the rearrangement of subcellular architecture, with replication complexes commonly observed on double membrane vesicles.
- Genome replication proceeds via a full-length negative-strand intermediate, used to direct synthesis of full-length '+' strand genomes, and subgenomic mRNAs are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates.
- Subgenomic mRNAs contain overlapping sequences on their 3' end and are transcribed from subgenomic negative-strand mRNA templates made by discontinuous transcription.
- Rearrangement of subcellular architecture and membrane association of viral RNA synthesis are observed in coronavirus-infected cells, involving double membrane vesicles and convoluted membranes.
- The replicase gene in coronaviruses is composed of ORF1a and ORF1b, which are translated into polyproteins that are processed by viral proteinases.
Viral Translation and Replication Mechanisms
- Poly(A) tail is encoded by the genome, but usually added by poly(A) polymerases
- 5’ NCR contains an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) allowing translation initiation without a 5’ cap
- IRES elements contain a pyrimidine rich track near AUG to imitate translation at the correct spot
- Virions bind to cellular receptors via ‘canyons’ or loop regions on their surface
- Picornavirus infection causes proteolytic cleavage of eIF-4G, abolishing cap-dependent translation
- Picornavirus proteins are made as a single precursor polyprotein that is autocatalytically cleaved
- Viral RNA is replicated after protein synthesis, involving a multi-protein complex bound to cellular vesicles
- Entry of poliovirus RNA into the cytoplasm involves major rearrangement, forming a channel in the cell membrane
- Virion assembly involves cleavage of VP0 to VP2 plus VP4, assembling into protomers and provirion
- Picornavirus infection inhibits host cell functions, inducing cytoplasmic vesicles and altering intracellular transport pathways
- Flavivirus virion contains an envelope and envelope proteins are arranged with icosahedral symmetry
- Flavivirus genome organization most resembles that of Picornaviruses, translated into a single, long polyprotein that undergoes proteolytic processing
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