Tetraspanins are transmembrane glycoproteins that have been shown increasing interest as
host factors in infectious diseases. In particular, they were implicated in the pathogenesis of …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are secreted from all cell types and are intimately involved in
tissue homeostasis. They are being explored as vaccine and gene therapy platforms, as well …

As a common belief, most viruses can egress from the host cells as single particles and
transmit to uninfected cells. Emerging data have revealed en bloc viral transmission as lipid …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs), produced during viral infections, are of emerging interest in
understanding infectious processes and host–pathogen interactions. EVs and exosomes in …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a leading cause of corneal infection both within India and
globally, often causing a loss of vision. Increasing antimicrobial resistance among the …

Mosquito transmission of dengue viruses to humans starts with infection of skin resident
cells at the biting site. There is great interest in identifying transmission-enhancing factors in …

The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus that affects the world's
popula-tion with chikungunya disease. Adaptation of the viral life cycle to their host cells' …

Zika fever is a reemerging arthropod-borne viral disease; however, Zika virus (ZIKV) can be
transmitted by other, non-vector means. Severe Zika fever is characterized by neurological …

The members of the Flaviviridae family are becoming an emerging threat for public health,
causing an increasing number of infections each year and requiring effective treatment. The …

Zika virus (ZIKV) became a global health concern in 2016 due to its links to congenital
microcephaly and other birth defects. Flaviviruses, including ZIKV, reorganize the …