Advances in Viruses and Cellular Metabolism

Dear Colleagues,

In infected cells, viruses interfere not only with signaling pathways or transcription/translation machineries but also with metabolic pathways. As metabolism is tightly linked with cellular proliferation, differentiation, and functioning, it is not surprising that altered metabolic states of a cell contribute to viral pathogenesis. Certain metabolites are also utilized by viruses to ensure efficient replication. Thus, compounds that target metabolic enzymes/pathways implied in viral replication may exhibit pronounced antiviral activity. Overall, the interplay between viruses and metabolic pathways and their impact on cellular physiology, differentiation, and stress have not been yet been systematically assessed and data remain scarce.

In this Special Issue, we are seeking research papers, short communications, and reviews presenting and discussing methods and protocols of virology, metabolomics, and redox biology fields. The potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Viral propagation.
• Analysis of the metabolic status of infected cells or cultures.
• Quantification of metabolites.
• Measurement activity of metabolic enzymes.
• Redox biology protocols and methods.

Dr. Birke Bartosch
Dr. Alexander Ivanov
Guest Editors

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