SARS-CoV-2 highly conserved s2m element dimerizes via a kissing complex and interacts with host miRNA-1307-3p
J. A. Imperatore, C. L. Cunningham, K. A. Pellegrene, R. G. Brinson, J. P. Marino, J. D. Evanseck, M. R. Mihailescu
This study shows that the SARS-CoV-2 s2m element forms a dimeric kissing complex and interacts with host miRNA-1307-3p, suggesting a role in viral replication and potential therapeutic targeting.
bioRxiv · Dec 29, 2020Biochemistry