In Silico Structure-Based Design of Antiviral Peptides Targeting the Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus Glycoprotein Gn

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) is an emerging tick-borne bunyavirus in Asia that causes severe disease. Despite its clinical importance, treatment options for SFTSV infection remains limited. The SFTSV glycoprotein Gn plays a major role in mediating virus entry into host c...

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Main Authors: Shuo-Feng Yuan, Lei Wen, Kenn Ka-Heng Chik, Jiang Du, Zi-Wei Ye, Jian-Li Cao, Kai-Ming Tang, Rong-Hui Liang, Jian-Piao Cai, Cui-Ting Luo, Fei-Fei Yin, Gang Lu, Hin Chu, Mi-Fang Liang, Dong-Yan Jin, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Jasper Fuk-Woo Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/10/2047