Molecular Basis of Functional Effects of Phosphorylation of the C-Terminal Domain of the Rabies Virus P Protein

Abstract

structure, but rather from a switch of specific side chain interactions of N226. Intriguingly, N226 was previously implicated in P protein nuclear localization/MT association, immune evasion, and RABV pathogenesis, through undefined mechanisms. Our data indicate that the S210-N226 interface is a key regulator of virus-host interactions, which is significant for pathogenesis.