The triple-gene-block protein 2 (TGBp2) of Bamboo mosaic virus (BaMV) is a transmembrane protein which was proposed to be involved in viral RNA binding during virus transport. Here, we report on the RNA-binding properties of TGBp2. Using tyrosine fluorescence spectroscopy and UV-crosslinking assays, the TGBp2 solubilized with Triton X-100 was found to interact with viral RNA in a non-specific manner. These results raise the possibility that TGBp2 facilitates intracellular delivery of viral RNA through non-specific protein-RNA interaction. © 2009 Hsu et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Hsu, H. T., Tseng, Y. H., Chou, Y. L., Su, S. H., Hsu, Y. H., & Chang, B. Y. (2009). Characterization of the RNA-binding properties of the triple-gene-block protein 2 of Bamboo mosaic virus. Virology Journal, 6. https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-422X-6-50
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