NSP4 protein

NSP4 is a protein produced by rotavirus, a common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children. It functions as an enterotoxin, meaning it can disrupt the normal functioning of intestinal cells, leading to increased fluid secretion and diarrhea. NSP4 also plays a crucial role in the virus's life cycle by facilitating viral replication and assembly within infected cells. Because of its role in causing symptoms and aiding viral spread, NSP4 is a significant target for research in understanding rotavirus infections and developing vaccines or treatments.