Molecular and Therapeutic Aspects of Viral Infections
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 July 2021) | Viewed by 12066
Special Issue Editor
Interests: virus evolution; macrophages; HIV pathogenesis; antivirals; HIV chemotherapy; microbicides; viral resistance; neuroAIDS; mechanisms of virus entry; chemokines and chemokine receptors; role of astrocytes and neurons in HIV infection
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Dear Colleagues,
Pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi can cause infectious diseases and can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Among infectious diseases, viral infections cause several serious human diseases with high mortality rates. The molecular aspect of drug-resistant viral evolution needs to be better investigated. Indeed, the emergence of new resistant strains, due to the high viral mutation rate, prompts the development of new potent antiviral compounds and therapeutic approaches. All researchers working in the fields of human viral infections and antiviral drugs are cordially invited to contribute original research papers or reviews to this Special Issue of Microorganisms.
Prof. Stefano Aquaro
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Viruses
- Virus pathogenesis
- Antivirals
- Drug design
- Antiviral activity
- Antiviral resistance
- Virus evolution
- Antiviral therapy
- Virus entry
- Virus replication
- Viral enzymes
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