Y. Coquin

Structures of the Foamy virus fusion protein reveal an unexpected link with the F protein of paramyxo- and pneumoviruses

The paper reports cryo-EM structures of foamy virus Env in pre- and post-fusion states, revealing structural similarity to paramyxovirus F proteins and suggesting an evolutionary link.

Neutralization of zoonotic retroviruses by human antibodies: genotype-specific epitopes within the receptor-binding domain from simian foamy virus

This study identifies genotype-specific epitopes in the receptor-binding domain of simian foamy virus that are targeted by neutralizing antibodies, revealing mechanisms of immune evasion and neutralization.

The crystal structure of a simian Foamy Virus receptor binding domain provides clues about entry into host cells

The paper determines the X-ray structure of a simian Foamy Virus receptor binding domain, revealing its fold and key residues involved in heparan sulfate interaction.

Syncytins enable novel possibilities to transduce human or mouse primary B cells and to achieve well-tolerated in vivo gene transfer

This paper demonstrates that syncytins can pseudotype lentiviral vectors for efficient B cell transduction and reduced in vivo immunogenicity.