Protein
Early 35 kDa protein
Organism
Autographa californica nuclear polyhedrosis virus
Function
Functions as an inhibitor of the host RNA interference antiviral response. Inhibits the insect host cell apoptotic response initiated by the viral infection. Blocks as well the activity of members of the caspase family of proteases. Required for late and very late gene expression.
Similarity
Belongs to the protease inhibitor I50 (p35) family.
Sequence
MCVIFPVEIDVSQTIIRDCQVDKQTRELVYINKIMNTQLTKPVLMMFNISGPIRSVTRKNNNLRDRIKSKVDEQFDQLERDYSDQMDGFHDSIKYFKDEHYSVSCQNGSVLKSKFAKILKSHDYTDKKSIEAYEKYCLPKLVDERNDYYVAVCVLKPGFENGSNQVLSFEYNPIGNKVIVPFAHEINDTGLYEYDVVAYVDSVQFDGEQFEEFVQSLILPSSFKNSEKVLYYNEASKNKSMIYKALEFTTESSWGKSEKYNWKIFCNGFIYDKKSKVLYVKLHNVTSALNKNVILNTIK