Snatch-and-Grab Inhibitors to Fight the Flu.

García-Sastre, Adolfo · Cell · 2019

review · Level V

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Abstract

Transcription of viral mRNA in cells infected with influenza viruses involves capturing and cleaving the first 10-20 nucleotides of 5' capped host mRNAs to be used as primers in viral RNA synthesis. A newly developed inhibitor of the viral endonuclease responsible for this cap-snatching shows therapeutic efficacy for the treatment of influenza. To view this Bench to Bedside, open or download the PDF.

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