Publications by authors named "Florian Cotin"

Viruses are one of the most efficient pathogenic entities on earth, resulting from millions of years of evolution. Each virus particle carries the minimum number of genes and proteins to ensure their reproduction within host cells, hijacking some host replication machinery. However, the role of some viral proteins is not yet unraveled, with some appearing even redundant.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Florian Cotin"

  • - Florian Cotin's research primarily focuses on the mechanisms of viral interactions with host cells, particularly examining the roles of viral glycoproteins during cell attachment.
  • - His recent article, published in "Nano Letters," highlights the methodology of Single-Virus Force Spectroscopy to investigate the contributions of two specific viral glycoproteins, shedding light on their individual influences in the attachment process.
  • - The findings suggest that understanding these viral protein functions can enhance knowledge of viral pathogenesis and potentially inform the development of targeted antiviral therapies.