Structure of the SARS-CoV nsp12 polymerase bound to nsp7 and nsp8 co-factors

Recent history is punctuated by the emergence of highly pathogenic coronaviruses such as SARS- and MERS-CoV into human circulation. Upon infecting host cells, coronaviruses assemble a multi-subunit RNA-synthesis complex of viral non-structural proteins (nsp) responsible for the replication and transcription of the viral genome. Here, we present the 3.1 Å resolution structure of the SARS-CoV nsp12 polymerase bound to its essential co-factors, nsp7 and nsp8, using single particle cryo-electron microscopy. nsp12 possesses an architecture common to all viral polymerases as well as a large N-terminal extension containing a kinase-like fold and is bound by two nsp8 co-factors. This structure illuminates the assembly of the coronavirus core RNA-synthesis machinery, provides key insights into nsp12 polymerase catalysis and fidelity and acts as a template for the design of novel antiviral therapeutics.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:10

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Nature communications - 10(2019), 1 vom: 28. Mai, Seite 2342

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kirchdoerfer, Robert N [VerfasserIn]
Ward, Andrew B [VerfasserIn]

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Coenzymes
DNA-Directed RNA Polymerases
EC 2.7.7.6
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Viral Nonstructural Proteins

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Date Completed 17.06.2019

Date Revised 11.02.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1038/s41467-019-10280-3

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NLM297567381