Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Sze-Pui Leung"
- Sze-Pui Leung's research extensively explores the interactions between coronaviruses, particularly focusing on the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and its mechanisms of entry into host cells, identifying various cellular binding targets that influence viral infection dynamics
- His studies also investigate the role of microbial metabolites and toxins, such as tilivalline produced by specific bacteria linked to antibiotic-associated hemorrhagic colitis, revealing complexities in the mechanisms of cytotoxicity associated with these compounds
- In addition to viral and toxin research, Leung has contributed to the genomic characterization of significant pathogenic bacteria, including Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Staphylococcus lugdunensis, highlighting the presence of virulence factors that relate to their pathogenicity in clinical settings
