M. Anastasina

The α-dystroglycan N-terminus is a broad-spectrum antiviral agent against SARS-CoV-2 and enveloped viruses

This study shows that the N-terminal fragment of α-dystroglycan blocks SARS-CoV-2 and other enveloped viruses in cell culture and animal models.

The structure of immature tick-borne encephalitis virus

This study determines the structure of immature TBEV using cryoEM, revealing the organization of surface glycoproteins and the role of prM cleavage in viral maturation.

Simultaneous Membrane and RNA Binding by Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Capsid Protein

This study investigates how tick-borne encephalitis virus capsid protein binds membranes and recruits RNA, showing electrostatic interactions and membrane insertion.

Proteome-wide cross-linking mass spectrometry to identify specific virus capsid-host interactions between tick-borne encephalitis virus and neuroblastoma cells

This paper identifies 59 high confidence virus-host protein interactions between tick-borne encephalitis virus and neuroblastoma cells using chemical cross-linking and mass spectrometry.

Neuropilin-1 facilitates SARS-CoV-2 cell entry and provides a possible pathway into the central nervous system

This study shows that neuropilin-1 enhances SARS-CoV-2 infectivity and facilitates viral entry into the central nervous system via the olfactory pathway.