Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Daihui Weng"
- Daihui Weng's research predominantly focuses on the interaction between host cell mechanisms and viral infections, particularly those caused by dengue and hepatitis C viruses, emphasizing the roles of specific helicases and viral proteins in immune response modulation and replication processes.
- Key findings include the identification of DDX50 and DDX21 helicases as crucial factors in inhibiting dengue virus replication through the upregulation of interferon production and translocation of these proteins to activate the innate immune response.
- Additionally, Weng developed methodologies to express and isolate viral proteins and their interactions with host proteins, aiding the understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind viral infections and potential therapeutic targets.