Therapeutic Potential of Antiviral Peptides against the NS2B/NS3 Protease of Zika Virus.

The NS2B/NS3 protease is highly conserved among various proteases of the Zika virus, making it an important therapeutic target for developing broad-spectrum antiviral drugs. The NS2B/NS3 protease is a crucial enzyme in the replication cycle of Zika virus and plays a significant role in viral maturation and assembly. Inhibiting the activity of this protease can potentially prevent viral replication, making it an attractive target for developing therapies against Zika virus infection.

Obesity and Its Risk Factors of among School Children in Sylhet, Bangladesh.

Background: Childhood obesity is found in affluent society, less physical activity and changes in food pattern. This study was designed to see prevalence and risk factors of childhood obesity among school children of Sylhet city.

Methods: Students of class five and six of two schools of Sylhet city were randomly selected.