Scientists ID Protein Exploited by Virus Ravaging West Africa
Thursday, July 12, 2018 - 13:30
in Health & Medicine
New research has uncovered a protein enabling the replication of arenaviruses, lethal pathogens spreading in West Africa. The research identified DDX3 as a key factor through its unexpected ability to dismantle normal human immune system defenses. The study may pave the way to new therapeutic treatments for arenaviruses and hemorrhagic fever.