Gene Accession
P0DTC7
Gene Alias
ORF7a protein (ORF7a) (Accessory protein 7a) (Protein U122) (Protein X4)
Background
FUNCTION: Plays a role as antagonist of host tetherin (BST2), disrupting its antiviral effect. Acts by binding to BST2 and sequestering it to perinuclear region, thereby preventing its antiviral function at cell membrane. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:33930332}.