Targeted molecular interventions in the replication cycle and the immune recognition of viruses are intended to prevent viral entry into cells and virus replication. That is the goal of an international research project in which scientists work on new approaches to combating highly dangerous viral diseases such as yellow fever or Lassa fever. Coordinating the project is Prof. Dr Christian Klein from the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology at Heidelberg University. Ten universities and research institutions from all over Europe are participating in the research studies, including Heidelberg University Hospital. The European Union is supporting the project over a period of five years to the tune of just under eight million euros.
The EU project “Molecular Strategies against Viral Entry and…