pfam14941: OAF_N (This model is not part of the current CDD release)
Out at first
This entry represents the N-terminal BRICHOS-like domain (pfam04089) found in OAF protein family. The gene, OAF (out at first), which encodes this protein, has a promoter which may help mediate regulation of neighbouring genes. An alternative name for this protein is HCV NS5A-transactivated protein 13 target protein 2, which stands for Hepatitis C virus nonstructural 5A-transactivated protein 13 target protein 2. NS5A inhibits double-stranded-RNA-activated protein kinase (PKR) activity, which is thought to allow Hepatitis C Virus replication to continue in the presence of an alpha interferon (IFN)induced antiviral response.