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Illustrating and homology modeling the proteins of the Zika virus
Several suggested steps have been proposed which could be taken to initiate ZIKV antiviral drug discovery using both high throughput screens as well as structure-based design based on homology models for the key proteins. We now describe preliminary homology models created for NS5, FtsJ, NS4B, NS4A, HELICc, DEXDc, peptidase S7, NS2B, NS2A, NS1, E stem, […]
Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak associated with Zika virus infection in French Polynesia: a case-control study
This is the first study providing evidence for Zika virus infection causing Guillain-Barré syndrome. Because Zika virus is spreading rapidly across the Americas, at risk countries need to prepare for adequate intensive care beds capacity to manage patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome. May 1, 2016 Figure: Weekly cases of suspected Zika virus infections and Guillain-Barré syndrome […]
The Zika Virus: What You Need to Know
Here are a few answers to some questions that many Americans may have about the Zika disease and who it could impact. February 26, 2016 The Zika Virus: What You Need to Know | whitehouse.gov Read more
Uganda: Por que o berço do zika nunca teve nenhum surto?
O que explica então a ausência de um surto de zika no país africano? Segundo Julius Lutwama, principal virologista do Instituto de Uganda de Pesquisa de Vírus (Urvi, na sigla em inglês), o motivo se deve, em grande parte, ao tipo de Aedes aegypti encontrado em Uganda. “Em Uganda, a subespécie de Aedes aegypti que […]
Curso “Zika: abordagem clínica na atenção básica” para profissionais da saúde e demais interessados
O Sistema Universidade Aberta do SUS (UNA-SUS), oferece aos profissionais da saúde e demais interessados o curso “Zika: abordagem clínica na atenção básica”. O período de inscrição vai de 19/02/2016 a 15/02/2017. Zika | UNA-SUS 12 de fevereiro de 2016 Leia matéria completa
Open drug discovery for the Zika virus
We provide some suggestions of what might be possible and propose an open drug discovery effort that mobilizes global science efforts and provides leadership, which thus far has been lacking. We also provide a listing of potential resources and molecules that could be prioritized for testing as in vitro assays for ZIKV are developed. We propose also […]
