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Function
Open Reading Frame 3a (ORF3a)
Forms homotetrameric potassium sensitive ion channels (viroporin) and may modulate virus release. Up-regulates expression of fibrinogen subunits FGA, FGB and FGG in host lung epithelial cells. Induces apoptosis in cell culture. Downregulates the type 1 interferon receptor by inducing serine phosphorylation within the IFN alpha-receptor subunit 1 (IFNAR1) degradation motif and increasing IFNAR1 ubiquitination.[1][2]
Disease
Relevance
Structural highlights
See also
Coronavirus_Disease 2019 (COVID-19)