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Alex J. Flynn

University of LeedsORCID 0000-0002-9370-0879Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Cell Biology· 1 Pharmacology & Toxicology· 1

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Approach:deep learning· 2 Research Focus:drug response / drug discovery· 2 Assay:proteomics· 2 Organism:human· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1 Organism:virus· 1

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Katie J. SimmonsiD· 2 shared Stephen P. MuenchiD· 2 shared Alex DerryiD· 1 shared Bethan A. ColeiD· 1 shared Emily A. CaseleyiD· 1 shared Jonathan D. LippiatiD· 1 shared Juan FontanaiD· 1 shared Oliver J. Debski-AntoniakiD· 1 shared

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2025-2026 · peak 1/yr

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Large-Scale Structure-Based Virtual Screening Identifies Diverse KNa1.1 (KCNT1) Potassium Channel Inhibitors

Emily A. Caseley, Katie J. Simmons, Bethan A. Cole, Alex J. Flynn, Stephen P. Muench, Jonathan D. Lippiat

This study identifies eight structurally diverse KCNT1 channel inhibitors through virtual screening and experimental validation, offering potential new treatments for KCNT1-associated epilepsy.

European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry · Apr 25, 2026Peer-reviewedPharmacology & Toxicology

Adhirons are efficient tools to guide antiviral ligand discovery

Alex J. Flynn, Alex Derry, Oliver J. Debski-Antoniak, Stephen P. Muench, Juan Fontana, Katie J. Simmons

This study develops a pipeline using Adhirons to guide small molecule discovery against viral targets, identifying hits for Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Virus and Influenza A Virus.

Communications Biology · Nov 26, 2025Peer-reviewedCell Biology