2A and 2A-like Sequences: Distribution in Different Virus Species and Applications in Biotechnology

2A is an oligopeptide sequence that mediates a ribosome “skipping” effect and can mediate a co-translation cleavage of polyproteins. These sequences are widely distributed from insect to mammalian viruses and could act by accelerating adaptive capacity. These sequences have been used in many heterol...

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Main Authors: Juliana G. S. de Lima, Daniel C. F. Lanza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/11/2160