New understanding of Flaviviruses suggests novel treatment strategies
Drug Discovery World
AUGUST 19, 2024
Researchers have uncovered how Flaviviruses like Dengue and Zika propagate, suggesting the possibility of new treatment strategies. They have identified a transporter protein, called importin-7 (IPO7), as crucial for the nuclear transport of Flaviviridae core proteins. Viruses of the family Flaviviridae, including Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), Dengue virus (DENV), Zika virus (ZIKV), West Nile virus (WNV), and Tick-borne encephalitis virus, are known to cause severe diseases.
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