Team
Cell-Based Antiviral Screening
- In cellulo screening of 30,000-compound libraries using replicative viruses
- Viability assays based on inhibition of virus-induced cytopathic effects (MTS assay)
- Rapid, cost-effective primary screening campaigns
- Phenotypic antiviral screening using various human pathogenic viruses
Compound Characterization
- Viral replication assays by quantitative RT-PCR
- Characterization against multiple viral families and genotypes
- Determination of EC₅₀ and EC₉₀ values per FDA quality standards
- In-cellulo cytotoxicity profiling using fluorescent viability markers (e.g., resazurin)
Viral Strains and In Vivo Models
Available viral families and strains:
- Flaviviruses: Dengue (25+ strains), Yellow Fever, Zika, WNV, JEV, TBEV
- Alphaviruses: Chikungunya, VEEV, Old and New World lineages
- Bunyavirales: RVFV, Toscana virus, nairoviruses, orthobunyaviruses
In vivo validation:
- BSL-3+ animal facility with iso-cage housing (HEPA-filtered)
- Validated models for flavivirus-induced hemorrhagic and neurological disease
- Quantification of viral load in tissues (brain, liver, spleen, blood)
Collaborative Programs and Examples
- Industry partnerships for hit validation on dengue virus panels (10+ clinical isolates)
- Phylogenetic selection of strains and synthetic reconstruction for gaps
- Preclinical development of antiviral candidates submitted to regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA)
Publications
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