The vaccinia virus 4c and A-type inclusion proteins are specific markers for the intracellular mature virus particle.

AUTOR(ES)

Ulaeto, D

RESUMO

Gel analysis of vaccinia virus particles purified by buoyant [correction of bouyant] density demonstrates a protein with an estimated molecular mass of 59 kDa, which is apparently restricted to the intracellular mature virion (IMV) form. Western blotting (immunoblotting) and immunoprecipitation procedures identify the protein as the vaccinia virus 4c protein, which facilitates occlusion of poxvirus particles within cowpox cytoplasmic inclusions. Western blotting procedures also identify the truncated A-type inclusion protein of vaccinia virus as a specific marker for IMV particles. Kinetic analyses of virion maturation and 4c production suggest that peak enveloped virion production occurs before peak IMV production in the virus replication cycle and that 4c production is concomitant with maturation of IMV. The implications for a distinct and evolutionarily conserved function of IMV in viral pathogenesis are discussed.

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