Giuditta De Lorenzo

SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein induces LC3 lipidation via the V-ATPase-ATG16L1 axis

This study shows SARS-CoV-2 E protein induces LC3 lipidation through the V-ATPase-ATG16L1 axis, which supports viral replication rather than inhibiting it.

Global landscape of the host response to SARS-CoV-2 variants reveals viral evolutionary trajectories

The paper systematically analyzes proteomic and genomic data of SARS-CoV-2 variants to identify how mutations affect viral gene expression, host interactions, and immune evasion.

Zika virus-like particles bearing covalent dimer of envelope protein protect mice from lethal challenge

This paper develops ZIKV vaccines using virus-like particles with covalently dimerized envelope protein, showing enhanced neutralization and protection against lethal ZIKV challenge in mice.