A novel interaction between the 5' untranslated region of the Chikungunya virus genome and Musashi RNA binding protein is essential for efficient virus genome replication.
K. Sun, F. Appadoo, Y. Liu, M. Muller, C. Macfarlane, M. Harris, A. Tuplin
This study identifies Musashi RNA binding proteins as essential for Chikungunya virus genome replication and suggests a potential therapeutic target.
bioRxiv · Mar 29, 2023Microbiology