About this Research Topic
In this Research Topic, we plan to tackle the challenges caused by different RNA viruses which impact different parts of the globe. We will focus on the intriguing features of RNA viruses which will be helpful in designing potential drug targets. To achieve this, we will ascribe modern interdisciplinary techniques which might give us a wide perspective of how these potential drug targets can work.
Simultaneously, we plan to revisit the available drug targets against all RNA viruses, to consider whether they can be viable solutions to prevent viral activities.
We welcome submissions of the following article types: Original Research, Review, Mini Review, Perspective, General Commentary, Hypothesis and Theory, Methods, and Opinion. We welcome submissions that cover, but are not limited to, the following areas:
• Different level of biomolecular interactions crucial for RNA Virus infections, causing disease (for example Hepatitis C Virus causing Cancer, Rabies, Measles viruses from RNA virus family causing Neurogenerative Disorders)
• Small molecule-based studies using high throughput screening to design potential antivirals
• Repurposing current drugs to cover a wider range of RNA viruses and their new mechanism of action
Keywords: RNA, virus, RNA virus, therapeutics, disease, infection, antivirals
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