Mamuka Kvaratskhelia

This researcher studies how HIV-1 replicates inside human cells, focusing on the structure and function of viral proteins like integrase and capsid, and how they interact with host cell components such as CPSF6, MX2, and nuclear pore proteins. A major goal of this work is to understand how the virus becomes resistant to antiviral drugs (such as integrase inhibitors and capsid-targeting drugs like lenacapavir) and to help design better treatments. Students in this area would likely work on structural biology, biochemistry, and virology techniques applied to HIV drug resistance.

Publication output has remained fairly steady over the last decade, with modest year-to-year fluctuations (roughly 5-10 papers annually) and a recent uptick in 2024-2025.

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