Found new proteins that provide clues to kill and prevent foot and mouth virus

University of Leeds researchers have identified a small protein that plays an important role in spreading foot and mouth disease in livestock.

In the past, the virus caused foot and mouth disease, picornavirus, a strain of virus affecting animals known to be extremely spread.

RNA viruses such as foot and mouth disease have developed by multiplying copies from a small genome.

Accordingly, researchers from Leeds University and the Pirbright Institute have identified a new role for a small 3B3 viral protein that they say is related to viral transmission as well as being a prerequisite for delivering. Develop new vaccines against foot and mouth virus.

This research has just been published on PLoS Pathogens Institute's website, showing that RNA viruses such as foot and mouth disease have developed by multiplying copies from a small genome.

Researchers have determined how many functions in a small viral protein can control viral replication, as well as show a new level of inheritance in these viruses.

Professor Nicola Stonehouse of the University of Leeds's Department of Biological Sciences said: "Sometimes small things can make a big difference. By understanding the role of this tiny viral protein in scaling up. Foot and mouth disease, we hope to find more effective vaccines to fight this disease . "