Putative Transcription Activator ORF50

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Putative transcription activator ORF50 (691 aa, ~74 kDa) is encoded by the human herpesvirus 8 ORF50 gene. This protein plays a role in the initiation of the lytic phase of the viral life cycle.

**Synonyms:** - ORF50 Protein - Replication Transactivation Activator - Transcription Activator ORF50