Structure-guided design of a CD81-binding mini-protein that blocks hepatitis C virus entry
Sojin An, Eunji Jo, Hee Seong Choi, Sang Soo Kim, Dong Won Kim, Woorim Yang, Sung Key Jang, Kyu-Ho Paul Park, Sang‐Jun Ha, Yong Song Gho, Seong Wook Yang, Seungtaek Kim, Hyun‐Soo Cho
This paper designs a CD81-binding mini-protein using deep learning to block HCV entry, showing high affinity, stability, and antiviral activity.
bioRxiv · Jul 13, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering