A class of cysteine proteases which play an essential role in VIRUS REPLICATION. They cleave precursor viral POLYPROTEINS to produce functional proteins and enzymes.
Synonyms: EC 3.4.22.28, 3C like Viral Proteases, 3C Viral Proteases, 3Cpro Proteinases, 3C-like Viral Proteases
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2021
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D000086042