Selection on the protein structure drives protein evolution: application to viral proteins

Our recent studies show that evolutionary constraints imposed by protein structure affect phylogenetic inferences and must be considered when evaluating how specific mutations affect the stability and function of viral proteins.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/prot.70183

https://academic.oup.com/sysbio/article/75/3/581/8118925