Amphipathic Helix-Dependent Localization of NS5A Mediates Hepatitis C Virus RNA Replication

AUTOR(ES)

Elazar, Menashe

FONTE

American Society for Microbiology

RESUMO

We identified an N-terminal amphipathic helix (AH) in one of hepatitis C virus (HCV)’s nonstructural proteins, NS5A. This AH is necessary and sufficient for membrane localization and is conserved across isolates. Genetically disrupting the AH impairs HCV replication. Moreover, an AH peptide-mimic inhibits the membrane association of NS5A in a dose-dependent manner. These results have exciting implications for the HCV life cycle and novel antiviral strategies.

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