The Human Eukaryotic Translation Elongation Factor 1A Is A Paramyxovirus Virus Dependency Factor
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$585,497.00
Summary
Several paramyxoviruses cause respiratory disease in infants, young children and the elderly worldwide. Another paramyxovirus that can be contracted by people from infected horses, Hendra virus, is often fatal. There are currently no vaccines against these viruses, and treatment is generally limited to relief of symptoms. In this project we will uncover how these viruses use human proteins for their growth inside cells, with an aim to develop novel therapeutic strategies.
Host Metabolism And Responses Contributing To Flavivirus Replication And Pathogenesis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$592,772.00
Summary
We aim to determine how viruses affect the cells they infect, In particular how they can alter the metabolism and balance of lipids in cells and how this impacts the bodies capability to respond immunologically. We believe that by understanding these basic principles we can target ares fr antiviral therapeutic potential.
Functional Roles Of The Tegument Proteins Of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$461,597.00
Summary
The occurrence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) in the general population is very high (up to 60%). HSV enters the human body via the skin before entering nerve cells where it lies dormant in most people. Intermittently the virus reactivates and usually forms blisters at the skin when it sheds. The aim of this project is to define a molecular interaction network at the protein level during the course of infection of a host cell. This information will provide new targets for design of antivirals.