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Advancements in the Development of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Therapeutics
Junjie Huang1, Qianqian Ma2, Zhengding Su2
1Institute of Modern Fermentation Engineering and Future Foods, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, No. 100, Daxuedong Road, Nanning 530004, China.
Abstract:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes COVID-19, and so far, it has occurred five noteworthy variants of concern (VOC). SARS-CoV-2 invades cells by contacting its Spike (S) protein to its receptor on the host cell, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). However, the high frequency of mutations in the S protein has limited the effectiveness of existing drugs against SARS-CoV-2 variants, particularly the Omicron variant. Therefore, it is critical to develop drugs that have highly effective antiviral activity against both SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in the future. This review provides an overview of the mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the current progress on anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs.
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