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  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, lacks approved vaccines or drugs.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has historical efficacy in treating outbreaks.
  • Exploring novel therapeutic avenues is crucial for managing the pandemic and future epidemics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review potential therapeutic strategies for SARS-CoV-2 using TCM.
  • To investigate TCM's role in inhibiting viral components and modulating immune responses.
  • To identify TCM's potential in developing new antiviral medications and managing inflammation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on TCM and viral infections.
  • Analysis of TCM's potential mechanisms against SARS-CoV-2 structural components (proteins, enzymes, nucleic acid).
  • Evaluation of TCM's immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects relevant to COVID-19.

Main Results:

  • TCM may inhibit SARS-CoV-2 attachment, internalization, and replication.
  • TCM can enhance host immune responses against the virus.
  • TCM exhibits potential for controlling inflammation associated with COVID-19.

Conclusions:

  • TCM presents a promising avenue for developing novel antiviral therapies against SARS-CoV-2.
  • TCM's immune-modulatory properties can guide scientific drug development.
  • This review provides insights for managing COVID-19 and future viral epidemics.