Publications by authors named "Jennifer A Melendez"
Article Synopsis
- In 2022, the monkeypox virus outbreak prompted the need for immediate public health responses, leading to the exploration of plant-derived monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) as potential treatments due to their antiviral properties.
- The study specifically focuses on developing a plant-derived mAb that targets the extracellular enveloped virion (EV) of MPXV, which is crucial for the virus's spread and resistant to neutralization.
- The findings confirm that the plant-made mAb, named H2, effectively binds to the MPXV EV and neutralizes it, marking a significant advancement in therapeutic strategies against monkeypox and highlighting the potential of plant-based antibodies for treating emerging infectious diseases.
Draft Genome Sequence of sp. Strain MMG025, Isolated from Giant Kelp.
Microbiol Resour Announc
June 2022
Here, we report the draft genome sequence of sp. strain MMG025, isolated from the surface of giant kelp and assembled and analyzed by undergraduate students participating in a marine microbial genomics course. A genomic comparison suggests that MMG025 is a novel species, providing a resource for future microbiology and biotechnology investigations.
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