Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals
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Lucia Nencioni

Biography

Lucia Nencioni Perceived Degree in Biological Sciences, University of Florence, Italy during 1993.Received Qualification for Biological Profession, University of Florence,Italy during 1994. During 1995-1996 received Fellowship at University of Florence, Italy.During 1997-2001 perceived Doctor’s degree in Neurosciences, “Tor Vergata” Universityof Rome, Italy.During 2002-2003 worked as Contract Researcher, “Tor Vergata” University of Rome, Italy.During 2003-2006 worked as a Contract Researcher, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Italy From 2006-to date working as a Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacyand Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Italy.

Research Interest

Lucia Nencioni research interests include 1. Study of the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of viral replication of DNA or RNA viruses and inthe host cell fate. 2. Study of new antiviral strategies aimed at inhibiting host cell functions, rather than viral functions, that are essential for replication of different viruses. 3. Study of the relationship between intra/extracellular redox state and viral infection: i) effects of viral infection on intracellular redox state; ii) role of intracellular redox state in controlling replication of different viruses; iii) evaluation of antiviral effect of compounds with antioxidant activity in in vitro and in vivo. 4. Identification and characterization of new natural or synthesized antiviral drugs. 5. Study of the autophagic processes activated during influenza virus infection and their role in the regulation of virus life-cycle and host cell response. 6. Study of the cooperation between different microorganisms in the pathogenesis of chronic diseases, including cystic fibrosis or inflammatory bowel diseases.

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