Structural Biology for Virus Research

Dear Colleagues,

Understanding the structural basis for molecular interactions during viral replication is essential for advancing next-generation antiviral strategies. We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, ‘Structural Biology for Virus Research’, which will focus on recent advances in the structural biology of viruses.

This Special Issue aims to explore the intricate architecture of viral components and the development of structural biology tools that elucidate key stages of the virus replication cycle. Particular emphasis will be placed on virus–host interactions that influence replication, modulate immune responses, or contribute to immune evasion, each playing a fundamental role in shaping the outcome of virus infections.

In this Special Issue, both original research articles and reviews are welcome. Potential topics include (but are not limited to) advanced structural biology approaches for resolving viral structures, structural insights into various virus replication steps, structure-based antiviral drug design and resistance mechanisms, the structures of RNA and DNA viral genomes, viral evolution and structural adaptability, and the structural basis of viral antagonisms of innate immunity.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Xiao Heng
Dr. Margaret J. Lange
Guest Editors

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