BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms: what is the membrane protein (M2) and what does it do?

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what is the membrane protein (M2) and what does it do?

Mirte Schattorie · Accepted Answer

it is a protein in the lipid bilayer of the influenza virus. once inside the cell, it forms a proton channel that promotes the acidification of the envelope/inside of the virion, which causes uncoating

BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms

What is the membrane protein (M2) and what does it do?

It is a protein in the lipid bilayer of the influenza virus. once inside the cell, it forms a proton channel that promotes the acidification of the envelope/inside of the virion, which causes uncoating

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