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A phenotypic assay to identify Chikungunya virus inhibitors targeting the nonstructural protein nsP2.
Journal of biomolecular screening - 1 Feb 2013
Lucas-Hourani Marianne, Lupan Alexandru, Desprès Philippe, Thoret Sylviane, Pamlard Olivier, Dubois Joëlle, Guillou Catherine, Tangy Frédéric, Vidalain Pierre-Olivier, Munier-Lehmann Hélène
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Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-transmitted pathogen responsible for an acute infection of abrupt onset, characterized by high fever, polyarthralgia, myalgia, headaches, chills, and rash. In 2006, CHIKV was responsible for an epidemic outbreak of unprecedented magnitude in the Indian Ocean, stressing the need for therapeutic approaches. Since then, we have acquired a better understanding of CHIKV biology,...
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