Scientists discover coronavirus’s mechanism for inhibiting the immune system

Scientists discover coronavirus’s mechanism for inhibiting the immune system

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11th Grade - University

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The video explains how the novel coronavirus uses a protein called NSP1 to disrupt the host cell's ribosomes, preventing them from signaling the immune system. NSP1 binds to the 40S subunit of ribosomes, blocking their function and weakening the body's defense against infections.

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