Obesity is a chronic disease with high prevalence and associated comorbidities, making it a
growing global concern. These comorbidities include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, …

Influenza is a contagious infection in humans that is caused frequently by low pathogenic
seasonal influenza viruses and occasionally by pathogenic avian influenza viruses (AIV) of H5, …

Secondary diabetes mellitus is frequently ignored in specialized literature. In this narrative
review, the main endocrinopathies accompanied by increased glycemic values are identified, …

The unusual and interesting architecture of the catalytic chamber of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent
RNA polymerase (RdRp) was recently explored using Cryogenic Electron …

Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir are among the direct‐acting antiviral (DAA) medications prescribed
for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus infection as combination therapy with …

Iron is an essential element for all eukaryote organisms because of its redox properties,
which are important for many biological processes such as DNA synthesis, mitochondrial …

DPP4 (Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4) a versatile protease, emerges as a prominent player in soluble
and membrane-bound forms. Its heightened expression has been intimately linked to the …

The genetic variants of HLAs (human leukocyte antigens) play a crucial role in the virus–host
interaction and pathology of COVID-19. The genetic variants of HLAs not only influence T …

Respiratory viruses represent a major public health concern, as they are highly mutated,
resulting in new strains emerging with high pathogenicity. Currently, the world is suffering from …

I am completely indebted to Professors Martí Aldea and Carme Gallego, for their continuous
guidance and for many stimulating discussions. Their original insights and approach to …