Hallmarks of icosahedral virus capsids emerged during laboratory evolution of a bacterial enzyme.

ABSTRACT: Viruses are fascinating molecular machines that inspire many therapeutic design efforts. Tetter, Terasaka, Steinauer et al. recently reported the laboratory evolution of a synthetic nucleocapsid from a bacterial enzyme. Their work sheds light on the potential origin of viruses and points the way to improved nanotechnology platforms.

SUBMITTER: Olshefsky A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9673910 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature