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An international platform for discovery of novel chemotypes against flaviviral infection
Principal Investigator / Affiliation Sarin Chimnaronk (Assistant Professor) / Mahidol University flag Thailand Thailand
Ryuichi Sakai (Professor) / Hokkaido University flag Japan Japan
Daniel Romo (Schotts Professor of Chemistry) / Baylor University flag USA USA
Year Adopted 2019
Research Period 2020 - 2023
General Description of the Research Project This research project will establish a unique and modern pipeline for novel drug lead discovery for flaviviruses including dengue and Zika viruses. Goals of the project include collection of bioactive libraries from marine organisms, establishment of reliable high-throughput bioassays, structural and phenotypic validation of mechanisms of action, and chemical synthesis and modifications to identify pharmacophores and improve potency and selectivity.
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Photo Sarin Chimnaronk

Sarin Chimnaronk

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Thailand
Photo Ryuichi Sakai

Ryuichi Sakai

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Japan
Photo Daniel Romo

Daniel Romo

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the United States
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the United States