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pENTR Ms2

This part produces a RNA bacteriophage Ms2 coat protein Cas13a. This protein is responsible for extending the life of the virus by binding to stem loops on the RNA, and allows the genetic information to be encapsidated in the protein [1]. A stem loop is a secondary structure of RNA that occurs when the RNA folds in on itself, and two complimentary bases form a bond and results in a U-shaped loop forming along the strand. The Ms2 protein is also involved in reducing the translation of replicase protein. The replicase protein uses the genetic RNA as a template to make double stranded RNA. The bacteriophages displaying Ms2 are capable of reproducing its genetic RNA independent of primers; however, it still requires the RNA as single-stranded templates. With excess replicase, the RNA would be in double-stranded form, and the virus unable to replicate the RNA [2]. Hence, strengthening the importance of Ms2 coat protein to virus survival.

[1]Peabody, D S. “The RNA Binding Site of Bacteriophage MS2 Coat Protein.” The EMBO Journal 12.2 (1993): 595–600. Print.

[2]http://what-when-how.com/molecular-biology/qb-replicase-molecular-biology/

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