... to the formation of cavities, one in the hydrophobiccore (M88V) and the other in the protein–RNA interaction(T45S), decrease the stability of the capsid. Our findingsilluminate the role of ... different from those of other simple icosahedralviruses [13]. The main chain of the protein subunit foldsinto a five stranded antiparallel b-sheet (strands bC–bG)facing the interior of the phage particle, ... Asymmetric interactions in the adenosine-binding pockets of the MS2 coat protein dimer.BMC Mol Biol. 2,6.48. Lima, L.M.T., Foguel, D. & Silva, J.L. (2000) DNA tightens the dimeric DNA- binding domain...