Inhibition of Enterovirus 71 (EV-71 infections by a novel antiviral peptide derived from EV-71 capsid protein VP1

• Main Authors: Tan, Chee Wah, Chan, Yoke Fun, Sim, Kooi Mow, Tan, Eng Lee, Poh, Chit Laa *
• 格式: Article
• 语言: English
• 出版: PLoS 2012
• 主题: QR Microbiology; RC Internal medicine; RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
• 在线阅读: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/139/1/Poh%20Chit%20Laa%20-%20Inhibition%20of%20Enterovirus%2071%20%28EV-71%29%20Infections%20by%20a%20Novel.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/139/

Enterovirus 71 (EV-71) is the main causative agent of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). In recent years, EV-71 infections were reported to cause high fatalities and severe neurological complications in Asia. Currently, no effective antiviral or vaccine is available to treat or prevent EV-71 infec...