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2026
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Ann Varghese
Researcher
Also affiliated: United States Food and Drug Administration (2024–2026); Food and Drug Administration (2026)
Unknown Researcher
3 h-index
7 pubs
28 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
Biography and Research Information
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Ann Varghese's research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of viral proteases, particularly those associated with SARS-CoV-2. Her recent work investigates the structures of SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease when bound with various ligands, aiming to identify structural features that can inhibit the enzyme. She also explores the integration of computational methods, including molecular dynamics, molecular docking, and machine learning, for predicting binders to this protease. Varghese has also contributed to research on the κ opioid receptor, focusing on structural understanding and its implications for developing opioid analgesics. Her published work includes studies on biomarkers for neurological involvement in myotonic dystrophy type 1. Varghese has an h-index of 3 with 7 total publications and 28 citations.
Metrics
- h-index: 3
- Publications: 7
- Citations: 28
Selected Publications
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Structural insights into cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2: determinants of ligand selectivity (2026)
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BERT-Based Models for Normalization of Adverse Drug Event Expressions in Social Media to Standard Medical Terminology for Drug Safety Analysis (2026)
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Integrating Molecular Dynamics, Molecular Docking, and Machine Learning for Predicting SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Binders (2025)
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Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme (2025)
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Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Jie Liu
National Center for Toxicological Research
3 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme
- Integrating Molecular Dynamics, Molecular Docking, and Machine Learning for Predicting SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Binders
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Tucker A. Patterson
National Center for Toxicological Research
3 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme
- Integrating Molecular Dynamics, Molecular Docking, and Machine Learning for Predicting SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Binders
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Huixiao Hong
National Center for Toxicological Research
3 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme
- Integrating Molecular Dynamics, Molecular Docking, and Machine Learning for Predicting SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Binders
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Wenjing Guo
National Center for Toxicological Research
2 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Fan Dong
National Center for Toxicological Research
2 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Bailang Liu
National Center for Toxicological Research
2 shared publications
In database
- Analysis of Structures of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like Protease Bound with Ligands Unveils Structural Features for Inhibiting the Enzyme
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Zoe Li
United States Food and Drug Administration
1 shared publication
In database
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Ruili Huang
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Menghang Xia
National Institutes of Health (US)
1 shared publication
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Nancy Chang
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (US)
1 shared publication
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
Aasma Aslam
National Center for Toxicological Research
1 shared publication
In database
- Decoding the κ Opioid Receptor (KOR): Advancements in Structural Understanding and Implications for Opioid Analgesic Development
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