How Disordered Proteins Contribute to the Properties of Rabies Virus
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have discovered that disordered proteins play a significant role in determining the properties of the rabies virus. The research team found that the viral protein N, a protein that helps the virus enter its host, is composed of mostly disordered proteins. This discovery provides a key insight into how the rabies virus is able to infect its host and how it is able to spread so quickly. The team believes that their findings could lead to new treatments for rabies and other infectious diseases.
source: Phys.org