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Both of these viruses interact directly with the C-type lectin domain family 5, member A receptor (CLEC5A) on human macrophages which stimulates the release of proinflammatory cytokines. Since blockade of this interaction has been shown to suppress the secretion of cytokines, CLEC5A is considered a potential target for the development of new treatments to reduce virus-induced brain damage. Developing a vaccine against dengue is challenging because this virus can cause disease through 4 different serotypes. Therefore, the vaccine must immunize against all 4 serotypes to be effective, while unvaccinated people still contract JEV and suffer from its complications. Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) play an important role in regulating gene expression by causing the degradation of target mRNAs. In this study, we attempted to rationally design potential siRNA molecules using various software, targeting the CLEC5A gene. 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