Antti Sukura

American mink as an animal model to study SARS-CoV-2 and vaccine response

The paper develops a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in mink and evaluates its immune response and efficacy against Alpha and Omicron variants, showing reduced severity and virus presence in vaccinated animals.

A feline model of human LDLR-related atherosclerosis

The paper identifies a homozygous LDLR variant in Korat cats causing atherosclerosis, providing a model for studying human LDLR-related hypercholesterolemia and potential gene-editing therapies.

Dog color patterns explained by modular promoters of ancient canid origin

The paper identifies regulatory modules controlling dog color patterns and shows their evolutionary origin in extinct canids.

Diversity and complexity of the large surface protein family in the compacted genomes of various Pneumocystis species

The paper characterizes the diversity and evolution of the Msg gene superfamily across Pneumocystis species, revealing its functional roles in immune evasion and host adaptation.