Protein
2'-5'-oligoadenylate synthase-like protein
Function
Does not have 2'-5'-OAS activity, but can bind double-stranded RNA. Displays antiviral activity against encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) via an alternative antiviral pathway independent of RNase L.
Similarity
Belongs to the 2-5A synthase family.
Sequence
MALMQELYSTPASRLDSFVAQWLQPHREWKEEVLDAVRTVEEFLRQEHFQGKRGLDQDVRVLKVVKVGSFGNGTVLRSTREVELVAFLSCFHSFQEAAKHHKDVLRLIWKTMWQSQDLLDLGLEDLRMEQRVPDALVFTIQTRGTAEPITVTIVPAYRALGPSLPNSQPPPEVYVSLIKACGGPGNFCPSFSELQRNFVKHRPTKLKSLLRLVKHWYQQYVKARSPRANLPPLYALELLTIYAWEMGTEEDENFMLDEGFTTVMDLLLEYEVICIYWTKYYTLHNAIIEDCVRKQLKKERPIILDPADPTLNVAEGYRWDIVAQRASQCLKQDCCYDNRENPISSWNVKRARDIHLTVEQRGYPDFNLIVNPYEPIRKVKEKIRRTRGYSGLQRLSFQVPGSERQLLSSRCSLAKYGIFSHTHIYLLETIPSEIQVFVKNPDGGSYAYAINPNSFILGLKQQIEDQQGLPKKQQQLEFQGQVLQDWLGLGIYGIQDSDTLILSKKKGEALFPAS