Attenuation of neurovirulence of chikungunya virus by a single amino acid mutation in viral E2 envelope protein

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) has reemerged as a major public health concern, causing chikungunya fever with increasing cases and neurological complications.

Source: Journal of Biomedical Science - January 17, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Huixin Chen, Patchara Phuektes, Li Sze Yeo, Yi Hao Wong, Regina Ching Hua Lee, Bowen Yi, Xinjun Hou, Sen Liu, Yu Cai and Justin Jang Hann Chu Tags: Research Source Type: research