Asli Ertekin
Papers
1
Total Citations
93
H-Index
1
About
Asli Ertekin is a structural biologist whose research focuses on understanding host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level, with a particular emphasis on viral immune evasion mechanisms. Her most cited work, a 2007 study on the influenza A virus NS1 protein, identified conserved surface features that form the double-stranded RNA binding site of this critical virulence factor. This research, which has garnered 93 citations, provided fundamental insights into how influenza A and B viruses counteract host antiviral defenses. By elucidating the structural basis of NS1’s ability to bind double-stranded RNA, Ertekin’s contributions have advanced our understanding of influenza pathogenesis and opened potential avenues for antiviral drug development. Her work stands as a notable achievement in the field of virology, demonstrating how detailed structural analysis can reveal vulnerabilities in viral proteins that are essential for immune evasion.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1