Block Protein Synthesis

Also written as PKR.

Phosphorylates eIF2-alpha → blocks protein synthesis in the cell

What our notes say

• Phosphorylates eIF2-alpha → blocks protein synthesis in the cell (EXAM: Influenza, Viral Receptors & Spikes, Interferons, and Viral Pathogenesis)
• Tetracycline blocks protein synthesis by:A) Inhibiting binding of aminoacyl tRNA to ribosome (Molecular Biology,Molecular Genetics & Microbial-Biochemistry MCQs)
• Activate RNase L and PKR → degrade viral RNA, block protein synthesis. (Principles of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology LAQs & SAQs)

Study material on Block Protein Synthesis

• EXAM: Influenza, Viral Receptors & Spikes, Interferons, and Viral Pathogenesis

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