Abstract

The herpes simplex virus virion host shutoff protein (vhs) is an mRNA-specific RNase that contributes to shutoff of host protein synthesis. We show here that vhs-induced mRNA decay proceeds 5' to 3' in an in vitro assay system derived from rabbit reticulocyte lysate.

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