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Neeta Shrestha, Flavio Max Gall, Cyrille Mathieu, Melanie Michaela Hierweger, Melanie Bruegger, Marco P. Alves, Jonathan Vesin, Damiano Banfi, David Kalbermatter, Branka Horvat, Marc Chambon, Gerardo Turcatti, Dimitrios Fotiadis, Rainer Riedl, Philippe Plattet
Summary: The study reveals a new small-molecule antiviral compound 1 that exhibits broad-spectrum activity against multiple pneumo-/paramyxoviruses, including measles virus, Nipah virus, and respiratory syncytial virus. Compound 1 inhibits viral genome replication by targeting a host factor, demonstrating effectiveness against viral infections and leading to the discovery of more potent derivatives through structure-activity relationship analysis.
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Benjamin E. Nilsson-Payant, Daniel Blanco-Melo, Skyler Uhl, Beatriz Escudero-Perez, Silke Olschewski, Patricia Thibault, Maryline Panis, Maria Rosenthal, Cesar Munoz-Fontela, Benhur Lee, Benjamin R. tenOever
Summary: Negative-sense RNA viruses rely on nucleoprotein NP to regulate transcription and replication of the viral genome, and limiting NP levels results in decreased genome replication and enhanced host antiviral response. Insufficient NP prevents NSVs from processing full-length genomes, leading to the formation of aberrant replication products that trigger immune recognition and a strong host antiviral response. The consequences of limiting NP levels are universal among NSVs, including Ebola virus, Lassa virus, and measles virus.
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Summary: This study reports a lethal outbreak of pigeon paramyxovirus-1 (PPMV-1) infection among 16 oriental turtle doves in a walk-in aviary at a zoo from March to April 2021. The diagnosis of PPMV-1 infection was confirmed through histopathological findings and molecular biology methods. This study is the first to identify Streptopelia orientalis as a source of PPMV-1 infection, similar to the role of pigeons in the spread of avian paramyxovirus-1 (APMV-1).
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JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
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VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Auke de Zwart, Annelies Riezebos-Brilman, Gerton Lunter, Judith Vonk, Allan R. Glanville, Jens Gottlieb, Nitipong Permpalung, Huib Kerstjens, Jan-Willem Alffenaar, Erik Verschuuren
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Brendan B. Larsen, Sophie Gryseels, Hans W. Otto, Michael Worobey
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JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY
(2022)
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(2023)
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Ben M. Hause, Eric Nelson, Jane Christopher-Hennings
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Immunology
Benjamin Kaza, Hector C. Aguilar
Summary: This article summarizes the current research on highly pathogenic paramyxoviruses, including Nipah virus, Hendra virus, Langya virus, and Gamak virus. It discusses their pathogenesis, replication cycle, epidemiology, genomics, and host responses. The article also highlights the emerging threats posed by these viruses and potentially related viruses.
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James E. Cherwa, Joshua Tyson, Gregory J. Bedwell, Dewey Brooke, Ashton G. Edwards, Terje Dokland, Peter E. Prevelige, Bentley A. Fane
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Sandeep C. Chaudhary, Maria Kuzynski, Massimo Bottini, Elia Beniash, Terje Dokland, Callie G. Mobley, Manisha C. Yadav, Anne Poliard, Odile Kellermann, Jose Luis Millan, Dobrawa Napierala
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Rosanne L. L. Hill, Jiri Vlach, Laura K. Parker, Gail E. Christie, Jamil S. Saad, Terje Dokland
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Altaira D. Dearborn, Erin A. Wall, James L. Kizziah, Laura Klenow, Laura K. Parker, Keith A. Manning, Michael S. Spilman, John M. Spear, Gail E. Christie, Terje Dokland
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Erin A. Wall, J. Harry Caufield, Charles E. Lyons, Keith A. Manning, Terje Dokland, Gail E. Christie
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(2015)
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Microbiology
James L. Kizziah, Keith A. Manning, Altaira D. Dearborn, Terje Dokland
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Virology
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Virology
James L. Kizziah, Cynthia M. Rodenburg, Terje Dokland
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Uday Tak, Terje Dokland, Michael Niederweis
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(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
N'Toia C. Hawkins, James L. Kizziah, Jose R. Penades, Terje Dokland
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NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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