Question

ParamyxovirusesAll contain what protein? What does this protein cause/form?What drug can DO WHAT? for what disease (from which virus, in what population)?

Accepted Answer

All contain surface F (fusion) protein,

which

causes respiratory epithelial cells to fuse and form multinucleated cells.

Palivizumab (monoclonal

antibody against F protein) prevents pneumonia caused by RSV infection in premature infants.

Front	Paramyxoviruses All contain what protein? What does this protein cause/form? What drug can DO WHAT? for what disease (from which virus, in what population)?
Back	All contain surface F (fusion) protein, which causes respiratory epithelial cells to fuse and form multinucleated cells. Palivizumab (monoclonal antibody against F protein) prevents pneumonia caused by RSV infection in premature infants.

F Paramyxoviruses Protein Cause/Form Drug Disease Virus Population