A furin cleavage site is a specific amino acid sequence recognized by the enzyme furin, which cuts precursor proteins into active forms. This mechanism is exploited by viruses, like SARS-CoV-2 and HIV, to enhance infectivity, making it a target for antiviral drug development. Researchers and pharmaceutical companies benefit by designing inhibitors to block viral entry, reducing disease spread.
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