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11 articles for “epitopes”
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Epitope-Based Peptide Vaccine Design Against Nuclear Protein EBNA3C of Epstein-Barr Virus: An Approach to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
Abstract: Almost 95% of the world’s population is affected by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV); it is an oncogenic virus of herpes virus family. The nuclear protein Epstein-Barr nuclear antigens (EBNA)-3C of EBV are related to multiple sclerosis (MS) which is an inflammatory disease of the nervous system. Regardless of multiple occurrences of infections due to EBV and shortage of licensed antiviral drugs, there is not much advancement on vaccine designed for …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 62–72 Read article
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Epitopes of Enzymes Involved in Sialylation with Special Reference to Lung Cancer
Abstract: Environmental pollutants, poor air quality, urban growth, deforestation, burning of fuel and indoor air pollution lead to different respiratory diseases including lung cancer with fatal consequences. Almost 2 million people die every year due to harmful effects of indoor air pollutants. Especially an enormous number of children are being affected. Environment pollution is not only reported to affect the lungs but also damage the stem cells and their niche thus …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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In-silico Design of Multi-epitope Vaccine for Tackling Type-1 Parainfluenza Virus
Abstract: Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIV) often cause breathing infections, particularly in kids and infants. HPIV-1 is known for causing severe croup, yet no approved vaccines exist for HPIV infections. This study employed an in-silico approach to design a potential vaccine candidate targeting the fusion glycoprotein antigen of HPIV-1. Results highlighted that B-cell and T-cell epitopes were successfully identified from the fusion glycoprotein antigen using in-silico methods. Epitopes passing antigenicity, allergenicity, and …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 30–46 Read article
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Computational Identification of Antigenic Proteins and Epitopes in Hantavirus sp. for Drug Repurposing
Abstract: Hantavirus is an emerging virus that spreads from animals to humans and can cause serious illnesses like hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS). there are no FDA-approved treatments available for these diseases. This study explores in-silico drug repurposing as a strategy to identify potential therapeutic candidates. The physicochemical, secondary structure, antigenicity, and post-translational modification analysis of hantavirus proteins – specifically the glycoprotein precursor, N protein, …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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An Immuno-informatics Approach for the Design of Subunit Vaccine for Non-human Homolog Proteins of A.aegypti Species
Abstract: Mosquito borne diseases account for a major fraction of vector-borne diseases that account for significant morbidity amongst the population worldwide. The prevalence rate of mosquitoes in the common habitable area is so high that even after the implementation of several eradication programs their disease-causing rate is still quite significant. A.aegypti and A.albopictus are two prominent species of genus Aedes, which transmit viruses causing several infectious diseases such as dengue, zika …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Revolutionizing Vaccine Development:The Transformative Role of Bioinformatics in Designing Next-Generation Immunotherapies
Abstract: Vaccines have long been central to the prevention and control of infectious diseases, dramatically reducing morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the modern era, the integration of bioinformatics has revolutionized vaccine development by enabling rapid, precise, and cost-effective identification of potential vaccine targets. This seminar explores the multifaceted applications of bioinformatics in vaccinology, including antigen discovery, epitope prediction, structural modeling, molecular docking, and immunoinformatics-driven vaccine design. Special emphasis is placed on …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 19–33 Read article
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Biochemical and Structural Characterization of Helicobacter pylori Peptide deformylase by Computational Methods
Abstract: Helicobacter pylorus is classified as class one carcinogen in causing gastric cancer. Peptide deformylases (PDFs) present in bacteria removes the formyl group from the N-terminal Methionine of newly synthesized proteins which is necessary in protein maturation. These enzymes have shown as new targets in antibacterial, antimalarial and anticancer drug discovery. Here an insilico technique was initiated to characterize structural and biochemical properties of this protein. Pair wise sequence alignment with …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Development of vaccine against Helicobacter pylori using Bioinformatics approaches
Abstract: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are a widespread kind of bacteria which flourish in the digestive tract and have a propensity to damage the stomach lining. The microbe infects around 60% of the adults globally. H. pylori infections are responsible for most of stomach and small intestine ulcers. Using Bioinformatics approaches, we have identified certain proteins that possess the resistance, essentiality and virulence factors for this pathogen. Computational tools and servers …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 34–68 Read article
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Role of Pharmaceutical Software in Vaccine Development and Manufacturing Process Optimization
Abstract: Vaccine development and manufacturing have become increasingly complex due to the emergence of diverse vaccine platforms, stringent regulatory expectations, and global demand for safe and effective immunization. Across the vaccine lifecycle – from antigen design and preclinical evaluation to large‑scale manufacturing and post‑marketing surveillance – pharmaceutical software now plays a central role in handling data, optimizing processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Software tools support in silico antigen and epitope design, …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Progress from the Traditional Vaccines to Novel Rational Vaccine Designs
Abstract: Vaccines are among the most valuable assets for saving human and animal lives. The vaccines discovered and designed on the Pasteurian principles laid the foundations of the traditional vaccine regime during the late-19th century. Some traditional vaccine designs proved remarkably successful, while others had safety or efficacy problems, and still others failed- particularly those against diseases caused by non-cultivable, hyper-variable or opportunist pathogens, or those requiring cellular immunity. The problems …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Natural Antibodies Against Enteromicrobes and their Toxins for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract: Autoimmune diseases (ADs) are thought to be brought on by the host immune system accidentally attacking and destroying its own tissue. “Molecular mimicry,” which asserts that antibodies against an infectious agent cross-react with a self-antigen possessing an identical or similar antigenic epitope, is a generally recognised theory to explain the pathogenic mechanism of ADs. This theory, however, was probably developed using false antibody assay data that was heavily impacted by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article