Zika Virus M ORF

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** The Zika virus M is an open reading frame (ORF) located within the Zika virus polyprotein gene. This ORF, which encodes Zika virus small envelope protein M, may play a role in virus budding, viroporin formation and host cell apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - Zika M ORF - Zika M Open Reading Frame - Zika Virus M Gene