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Imali Kegode

University of Colorado Anschutz

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Approach:experimental assay· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Research Focus:variant effect prediction· 1

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Structure informed xrRNA2 mutations in Zika virus provide a roadmap for vaccine development

Camille Merrick, Imali Kegode, Sarah Leach, Madeline Kale, Dustin L. Heiden, John David Beckham

This study introduces structure-informed mutations in ZIKV xrRNA2 to attenuate the virus and evaluate its potential as a vaccine, finding reduced virulence and complete protection in mice.

bioRxiv · May 29, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology