Viral Entry and Membrane Fusion
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "General Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 February 2027 | Viewed by 893
Editor
Interests: viral entry; membrane fusion; virus–host interactions; receptor binding and endocytosis; fusion proteins; ultrastructural and imaging approaches; antiviral and virucidal strategies; emerging and re-emerging viruses
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viral entry and membrane fusion are critical steps in the viral life cycle and key determinants of host range, tissue tropism, and pathogenicity. These processes involve highly coordinated interactions between viral surface proteins and host cell receptors, often coupled to endocytic pathways, membrane remodeling, and conformational changes triggered by pH or proteolytic activation. Advances in structural biology, single-particle imaging, molecular virology, and biophysics have significantly expanded our understanding of viral fusion mechanisms across enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent discoveries, innovative methodologies, and therapeutic strategies targeting viral entry and membrane fusion, fostering integrative insights into virus–host interactions and antiviral intervention.
This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in the molecular, cellular, and structural understanding of viral entry and membrane fusion, including receptor interactions, endocytic pathways, and fusion protein activation. It will also cover innovative methodologies and antiviral strategies targeting early stages of infection across diverse viral families.
Dr. Fabiana Carneiro
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- viral entry
- membrane fusion
- virus–host interactions
- endocytosis
- antiviral strategies
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