Understanding the functional dynamics of PV-3C(D) and RNA interactions

Somnath Mondal – @somomsom

The picornaviral 3C(D) protein is a vital protease that cleaves viral polyproteins and host cell defense proteins, interacting with replication elements to control replication and translation. Its interaction with RNA, causing liquid-liquid phase separation, could influence viral apoptosis and infection in the host cells.