Plays a role as antagonist of host tetherin (BST2), disrupting its antiviral effect. Acts by binding to BST2 thereby interfering with its glycosylation. May suppress small interfering RNA (siRNA). May bind to host ITGAL, thereby playing a role in attachment or modulation of leukocytes.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Recombinant SARS-CoV-2 ORF7a
Synonyms
Accessory protein 7aProtein U122Protein X4ORF7a protein