Ubiquitin A-52 Residue Ribosomal Protein Fusion Product 1 - Clinical Significance

Clinical Significance

The cell's ribosomal protein L40 (rpL40), a part of the large 60S subunit. rpL40 is used by certain RNA viruses to translate messenger RNAs (mRNAs) into proteins while few host mRNAs require rpL40. Hence targeting this protein may provide a means to combat viral infections with minimum side effects to the host.

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