Drastic changes in conformational dynamics of the antiterminator M2-1 regulate transcription efficiency in Pneumovirinae

The M2-1 protein of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a zinc-binding transcription antiterminator which is highly conserved among pneumoviruses. We report the structure of tetrameric HMPV M2-1. Each protomer features a N-terminal zinc finger domain and an α-helical tetramerization motif forming a rigi...

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Main Authors: Leyrat, C, Renner, M, Harlos, K, Huiskonen, J, Grimes, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications 2014