Abstract: Since several mutations in
ORF8 have been observed, therefore, in the present study, we adapted structural and biophysical analysis approaches to explore the impact of various mutations of
ORF8, such as
S24L,
L84S,
V62L, and
W45L, the recently circulating mutant in Pakistan, on its ability to bind IRF3 and to evade the host immune system.
Method: Amber20 was used to perform the dynamic behavior analysis of
ORF8 WT and
ORF8 with mutations of
S24L,
W45L,
V62L, and
L84S through MD simulation that uses FF14SB force field.