Role of the receptor for activated C kinase 1 during viral infection

Viruses can survive only in living cells, where they depend on the host's enzymatic system for survival and reproduction. Virus-host interactions are complex. On the one hand, hosts express host-restricted factors to protect the host cells from viral infections. On the other hand, viruses recruit certain host factors to facilitate their survival and transmission. The identification of host factors critical to viral infection is essential for comprehending the pathogenesis of contagion and developing novel antiviral therapies that specifically target the host. Receptor for activated C kinase 1 (RACK1), an evolutionarily conserved host factor that exists in various eukaryotic organisms, is a promising target for antiviral therapy. This review primarily summarizes the roles of RACK1 in regulating different viral life stages, particularly entry, replication, translation, and release.

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Viruses rely on host factors for their survival and reproduction within living cells. Hosts express host-restricted factors to protect cells, while viruses recruit certain host factors to aid their survival and transmission. Identifying critical host factors is crucial for understanding contagion pathogenesis and developing targeted antiviral therapies. Receptor for activated C kinase 1 (RACK1) is a promising target that plays a role in regulating different stages of the viral life cycle, such as entry, replication, translation, and release.