Virologie (Montrouge)
June 2024
Orthoflaviviruses are enveloped positive-sense RNA viruses comprising numerous human pathogens transmitted by hematophagous arthropods. This includes viruses such as dengue virus, Zika virus, and yellow fever virus. The viral nonstructural protein NS1 plays a central role in the pathogenesis and cycle of these viruses by acting in two different forms: associated with the plasma membrane (NS1m) or secreted outside the cell (NS1s).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSince late 2019, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged as a significant global threat to public health. Responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, this new coronavirus has prompted extensive scientific research to comprehend its transmission dynamics, especially among humans. However, as our understanding deepens, it becomes increasingly clear that SARS-CoV-2's impact goes beyond human populations.
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