Rabies virus (RABV) causes a zoonotic disease known as rabies that affects humans and mammals. With a genome length of 12 kb, RABV is classified as a non-segmented, negative-stranded RNA virus that encodes five different structural proteins. The nucleoprotein (N), phosphoprotein (P), and large RNA polymerase protein (L) forms ribonucleoprotein (RNP); together with the viral genome it serves …
Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks third in cancer incidence and cancer-related mortalities worldwide. The transformation of normal colon and rectal cells to malignant adenocarcinomas due to unrepaired DNA damage which leads to oncogenic mutations. These mutations also increase the frequency of DNA damage, leading to endogenous replication stress (RS). This introduces an opportunity to induce sy…
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) remains a significant global health threat, contributing to chronic infections and hepatic complications, including hepatic steatosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study investigates the intricate relationship between HCV and fatty acid metabolism, focusing on lipid droplet accumulation and the impact of HCV on fatty acid synthesis genes. Utilizing an HCV-infe…
The overarching goal of this project is to comprehend the intricate dynamics of RNA viruses, specifically influenza A viruses, enteroviruses, and coronaviruses, which pose significant health threats. The focus lies in exploring hostvirus interactions, particularly the roles of host components in various stages of viral RNA replication, aiming to identify potential targets for antiviral interv…