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Published on: November 5, 2021
Target SARS-CoV-2: theoretical exploration on clinical suitability of certain drugs
Sk Md Nayeem1, E Mohammed Sohail2, N V Srihari1
1Department of Physics, K.R.K. Govt. Degree College, Addanki, AP, India.
Abstract:
We propose a unique theoretical methodology because of the global high priority rating to search for the repurposed drugs that outfit clinical suitability to SARS-CoV-2. The approach is based on the exploration of structural analysis, computation of biothermodynamics, interactions and the prediction of entropy sign successively via molecular dynamics. We tested this methodology for Favipiravir/Dolutegravir drugs on the apo form of SARS-CoV-2 main protease. This theoretical exploration not only suggested the presence of strong interactions between (SARS-CoV-2 + Favipiravir/Dolutegravir) but also emphasized the clinical suitability of Favipiravir over Dolutegravir to treat SARS-CoV-2 main protease. The supremacy of Favipiravir over Doultegravir is well supported by the results of global clinical trials on SARS-CoV-2 infection. Thus, this work will pave the way for incremental advancement towards future design and development of more specific inhibitors to treat SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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