Halim Maaroufi

The paper identifies old-like genes in certain aquatic eukaryotes, suggesting a potential antiviral defense system evolutionarily related to prokaryotic anti-phage systems.

The paper identifies eight gurmarin-like peptides from Gymnema sylvestre and shows that Gur-1 and Gur-2 interact with the T1R2/T1R3 sweet taste receptor, suggesting potential for antidiabetic drug development.

The paper identifies mutations N764K and N856K in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 S protein that create potential cleavage sites for SKI-1/S1P protease, potentially altering tissue tropism and pathogenesis.

The paper identifies proteins secreted by Schistocephalus solidus that may manipulate its host, with some proteins being species-specific.

This paper identifies novel anionic cecropins in the spruce budworm with a poly-L-aspartic acid C-terminus, showing structural and functional differences from conventional cationic cecropins and suggesting potential anticancer activity.

The paper identifies a PPxY late domain motif in SARS-CoV-2's spike protein that may enhance viral budding and spread, potentially making it a target for antiviral therapeutics.

The paper identifies LxxIxE-like motifs in SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that recruit PP2A-B56 and suggests Artepillin C as a potential inhibitor to combat inflammation in COVID-19.

The paper shows that unbalanced sex ratios and sex-linked markers can cause false genetic differentiation signals in population studies, highlighting the need for sex information in genomic analyses.