Search Results - "Sng, Julian D J"
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Zika virus noncoding RNA suppresses apoptosis and is required for virus transmission by mosquitoes
Published in Nature communications (05-05-2020)“…Flaviviruses, including Zika virus (ZIKV), utilise host mRNA degradation machinery to produce subgenomic flaviviral RNA (sfRNA). In mammalian hosts, this…”
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The distinguishing NS5-M114V mutation in American Zika virus isolates has negligible impacts on virus replication and transmission potential
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-05-2022)“…During 2015-2016, outbreaks of Zika virus (ZIKV) occurred in Southeast Asia and the Americas. Most ZIKV infections in humans are asymptomatic, while clinical…”
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Structural analysis of 3’UTRs in insect flaviviruses reveals novel determinants of sfRNA biogenesis and provides new insights into flavivirus evolution
Published in Nature communications (11-03-2022)“…Subgenomic flaviviral RNAs (sfRNAs) are virus-derived noncoding RNAs produced by pathogenic mosquito-borne flaviviruses (MBF) to counteract the host antiviral…”
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In vivo inhibition of nuclear ACE2 translocation protects against SARS-CoV-2 replication and lung damage through epigenetic imprinting
Published in Nature communications (27-06-2023)“…In vitro, ACE2 translocates to the nucleus to induce SARS-CoV-2 replication. Here, using digital spatial profiling of lung tissues from SARS-CoV-2-infected…”
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Residue K28 of Zika Virus NS5 Protein Is Implicated in Virus Replication and Antagonism of STAT2
Published in Microorganisms (Basel) (01-04-2024)“…The identification of four potential nonstructural 5 (NS5) residues-K28, K45, V335, and S749-that share the same amino acid preference in STAT2-interacting…”
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An Optimized High-Throughput Immuno-Plaque Assay for SARS-CoV-2
Published in Frontiers in microbiology (12-02-2021)“…Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been identified as the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 and is capable of…”
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Senolytic therapy alleviates physiological human brain aging and COVID-19 neuropathology
Published in Nature aging (01-12-2023)“…Aging is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is linked to severe neurological manifestations. Senescent…”
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Monoclonal Antibodies Specific for SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Suitable for Multiple Applications for Current Variants of Concern
Published in Viruses (31-12-2022)“…The global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spawned an ongoing…”
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SARS-CoV-2 drives NLRP3 inflammasome activation in human microglia through spike protein
Published in Molecular psychiatry (01-07-2023)“…Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is primarily a respiratory disease, however, an increasing number of reports indicate that SARS-CoV-2 infection can also…”
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A versatile reverse genetics platform for SARS-CoV-2 and other positive-strand RNA viruses
Published in Nature communications (08-06-2021)“…The current COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We demonstrate that despite the large size of the…”
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High-Throughput Synthesis and Evaluation of Antiviral Copolymers for Enveloped Respiratory Viruses
Published in Biomacromolecules (11-11-2024)“…COVID-19 made apparent the devastating impact viral pandemics have had on global health and order. Development of broad-spectrum antivirals to provide early…”
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Elevated BMI reduces the humoral response to SARS‐CoV‐2 infection
Published in Clinical & translational immunology (2023)“…ABSTRACT Objective Class III obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 40 kg m−2) significantly impairs the immune response to SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccination. However, the…”
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Assessing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicle spraying of aqueous ozone as an outdoor disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2
Published in Environmental research (01-05-2021)“…The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in our understanding of safe, effective and efficient means of disinfecting high use public spaces. Whilst this creates…”
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Ancestral SARS-CoV-2, but not Omicron, replicates less efficiently in primary pediatric nasal epithelial cells
Published in PLoS biology (01-08-2022)“…Children typically experience more mild symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) when compared to adults. There is a strong body of evidence that…”
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Choroid plexus defects in Down syndrome brain organoids enhance neurotropism of SARS-CoV-2
Published in Science advances (07-06-2024)“…Why individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2-induced neuropathology remains elusive. Choroid plexus (ChP) plays critical roles in…”
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Zika virus noncoding RNA cooperates with the viral protein NS5 to inhibit STAT1 phosphorylation and facilitate viral pathogenesis
Published in Science advances (02-12-2022)“…All flaviviruses, including Zika virus, produce noncoding subgenomic flaviviral RNA (sfRNA), which plays an important role in viral pathogenesis. However, the…”
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Synthetic Heparan Sulfate Mimetic Pixatimod (PG545) Potently Inhibits SARS-CoV‑2 by Disrupting the Spike–ACE2 Interaction
Published in ACS central science (25-05-2022)“…Heparan sulfate (HS) is a cell surface polysaccharide recently identified as a coreceptor with the ACE2 protein for the S1 spike protein on SARS-CoV-2 virus,…”
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A nanobody recognizes a unique conserved epitope and potently neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants
Published in iScience (21-07-2023)“…The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) Omicron variant sub-lineages spread rapidly worldwide, mostly due to their immune-evasive…”
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