Influenza A virus NS1 optimises virus infectivity by enhancing genome packaging in a dsRNA-binding dependent manner.

Tim Wai ShaMichaela WeberDacquin M KasumbaTakeshi NodaMasahiro NakanoHiroki KatoTakashi Fujita
Published in: Virology journal (2020)
These results suggest a novel function of NS1 in improving genome packaging in a dsRNA binding-dependent manner. Taken together, NS1 acts as an essential pro-viral regulator, not only by antagonizing host immunity but also by facilitating viral replication and genome packaging.