Advancing Our Understanding of Viruses: Essential High-Impact Articles by Leading Experts

We are thrilled to showcase a collection of high-impact articles recently published in Viruses (ISSN: 1999-4915). These articles, authored by renowned experts in the field, offer profound insights into various aspects of virology, contributing significantly to our understanding of viruses and their implications. Explore these groundbreaking contributions below:

“Comparative Sensitivity of Rapid Antigen Tests for the Delta Variant (B.1.617.2) of SARS-CoV-2”
by Yuko Sakai-Tagawa, Seiya Yamayoshi, Peter J. Halfmann and Yoshihiro Kawaoka
Viruses 2021, 13(11), 2183; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13112183
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/11/2183

“Jumbo Phages: A Comparative Genomic Overview of Core Functions and Adaptions for Biological Conflicts”
by Lakshminarayan M. Iyer, Vivek Anantharaman, Arunkumar Krishnan, A. Maxwell Burroughs and L. Aravind
Viruses 2021, 13(1), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13010063
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/1/63

“The Advantages and Challenges of Using Endolysins in a Clinical Setting”
by Ellen Murray, Lorraine A. Draper, R. Paul Ross and Colin Hill
Viruses 2021, 13(4), 680; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13040680
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/4/680

“Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Are Effective Anti-HIV Drugs”
by Steven J. Smith, Xue Zhi Zhao, Dario Oliveira Passos, Dmitry Lyumkis, Terrence R. Burke and Stephen H. Hughes
Viruses 2021, 13(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13020205
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/2/205

“The Combination of Bromelain and Acetylcysteine (BromAc) Synergistically Inactivates SARS-CoV-2”
by Javed Akhter, Grégory Quéromès, Krishna Pillai, Vahan Kepenekian, Samina Badar, Ahmed H. Mekkawy, Emilie Frobert, Sarah J. Valle and David L. Morris
Viruses 2021, 13(3), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13030425
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/3/425

“HIV Capsid and Integration Targeting”
by Alan N. Engelman
Viruses 2021, 13(1), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13010125
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/1/125

“HIV-1: To Splice or Not to Splice, That Is the Question”
by Ann Emery and Ronald Swanstrom
Viruses 2021, 13(2), 181; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13020181
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/2/181

“Safety and Outcomes Associated with the Pharmacological Inhibition of the Kinin–Kallikrein System in Severe COVID-19”
by Eli Mansour, Andre C. Palma, Raisa G. Ulaf, Luciana C. Ribeiro, Ana Flavia Bernardes, Thyago A. Nunes, Marcus V. Agrela, Bruna Bombassaro, Milena Monfort-Pires, Rafael L. Camargo et al.
Viruses 2021, 13(2), 309; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13020309
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/2/309

“Target Product Profile Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccines in Phase III Clinical Trials and Beyond: An Early 2021 Perspective”
by Colin D. Funk, Craig Laferrière and Ali Ardakani
Viruses 2021, 13(3), 418; https://doi.org/10.3390/v13030418
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/3/418

These articles represent significant contributions to the field of virology, providing valuable insights for researchers and enthusiasts alike. Stay updated with the latest developments in virology by exploring these publications.

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