In silico Comparison of Structural Features and Predicted Epitopes of Envelope Protein of Zika Virus with the Homologous Proteins of Two Closely Related Viruses

Abstract

Introduction: Of recent, Zika virus (ZIKV) has spread worldwide apart from its original geographical zone (Federated States of Micronesia). Investigations prove a relationship between ZIKV and microcephaly in newborn babies. Research on the essential proteins of this virus may help in preventing its epidemic.