Z. Z. Geng

An Amber-Encoding Helper Phage for More Efficient Phage Display of Noncanonical Amino Acids

This paper introduces a novel helper phage, CMa13ile40, that improves the efficiency of phage display by enabling rapid enrichment of amber codon-containing phage clones and enhancing the production of noncanonical amino acid (ncAA)-containing phages.

A Systematic Survey of Reversibly Covalent Dipeptidyl Inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease

This study systematically evaluates dipeptidyl inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease, identifying compounds with high antiviral potency and low cytotoxicity.

Phage-Assisted, Active Site-Directed Ligand Evolution with a Genetically Encoded Nε-Butyryl-ʟ-Lysine to Identify a Cellularly Potent and Selective Inhibitor for the ENL YEATS Domain as an Anti-Leukemia Agent

This study develops a phage-assisted ligand evolution method to identify potent ENL inhibitors, finding a pentapeptide with sub-nanomolar affinity and anti-leukemia activity.

The N-Terminal Carbamate is Key to High Cellular and Antiviral Potency for Boceprevir-Based SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibitors

This paper identifies that a P4 N-terminal carbamate in boceprevir-based inhibitors is crucial for high antiviral potency against SARS-CoV-2.

The P3 O-Tert-Butyl-Threonine is Key to High Cellular and Antiviral Potency for Aldehyde-Based SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibitors

This study identifies O-tert-butyl-threonine at the P3 site as critical for enhancing cellular and antiviral potency of MPro inhibitors.

Cellular Activities of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibitors Reveal Their Unique Characteristics

This paper evaluates the cellular potency of SARS-CoV-2 MPro inhibitors using a fluorescent flow cytometry assay, revealing that most inhibitors have weak cellular activity despite strong antiviral effects.

A Speedy Route to Multiple Highly Potent SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibitors

This study designs and synthesizes potent SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors, with some showing IC50 values below 100 nM and high virus inhibition potency in cell assays.