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Frida Avila

Boston University

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Organism:human· 2 Assay:proteomics· 2

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Manish SagariD· 2 shared Archana AsundiiD· 1 shared Barbara A. BensingiD· 1 shared Catarina E. HioeiD· 1 shared Christina OchsenbaueriD· 1 shared Clauvis Kunkeng YengoiD· 1 shared David J. BeaniD· 1 shared Ries J. LangleyiD· 1 shared

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HIV-1 interactions with sialic acid-binding bacterial lectins promote virus infectivity in vitro and mucosal transmission in humanized mice

Clauvis Kunkeng Yengo, Xiaomei Liu, Ries J. Langley, Frida Avila, Manish Sagar, Christina Ochsenbauer, Barbara A. Bensing, Catarina E. Hioe

This study shows that sialic acid-binding bacterial lectins enhance HIV-1 infectivity in vitro and mucosal transmission in humanized mice by promoting virus-cell attachment and spread.

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology · Sep 16, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Recent Endemic Coronavirus Infection Associates With Higher SARS-CoV-2 Cross-Reactive Fc Receptor Binding Antibodies

David J. Bean, Yan Mei Liang, Frida Avila, Xianbao He, Archana Asundi, Manish Sagar

The paper finds that recent endemic coronavirus infection is associated with higher SARS-CoV-2 cross-reactive Fc receptor binding antibodies, which may contribute to reduced severe COVID-19.

Journal of Virology · May 19, 2025Peer-reviewedImmunology