Virus-Detecting Molecule (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Virus-Detecting Molecule (2 of 2)

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When RIG-I detects viral RNA (pink helix), it changes shape, and the signalling domains (pink & blue) become accessible to sound the alarm.

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