Structural basis for neutralization of hepatitis A virus informs a rational design of highly potent inhibitors.

Hepatitis A virus (HAV), an enigmatic and ancient pathogen, is a major causative agent of acute viral hepatitis worldwide. Although there are effective vaccines, antivirals against HAV infection are still required, especially during fulminant hepatitis outbreaks. A more in-depth understanding of the...

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Main Authors: Lei Cao, Pi Liu, Pan Yang, Qiang Gao, Hong Li, Yao Sun, Ling Zhu, Jianping Lin, Dan Su, Zihe Rao, Xiangxi Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-04-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000229