Host cell proteases can process viral capsid proteins

(University of Jyv ä skyl ä - Jyv ä skyl ä n yliopisto) It has long been suggested that a cell protease could take part in enterovirus infection. However, the identity of such proteases have remained unknown. The work performed in the University of Jyv ä skyl ä shows, for the first time, that host cell calpain proteases can process enterovirus polyprotein in vitro. The research was published in Viruses scientific journal in November 2019.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news