ReviewVirology journal2023
What are the current anti-COVID-19 drugs? From traditional to smart molecular mechanisms.
Review in Virology journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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- Fusion of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing LCB1 peptide with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens RNase improves antiviral efficacy.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Antiviral Activity of Halogenated Compounds Derived from L-Tyrosine Against SARS-CoV-2.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Advancements in the development of antivirals against SARS-Coronavirus.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025Review
- Drugs Used in the Treatment of Viral Infections for the Prevention of Airway Remodeling in Asthma.Mediators of inflammation · 2025Review
- In Vitro Screening of an In-House Library of Structurally Distinct Chemotypes Towards the Identification of Novel SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitors.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Intranasal liposomal angiotensin-(1-7) administration reduces inflammation and viral load in the lungs during SARS-CoV-2 infection in K18-hACE2 transgenic mice.Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy · 2024Article
- Assessing the Utility of Prediction Scores PAINT, ISARIC4C, CHIS, and COVID-GRAM at Admission and Seven Days after Symptom Onset for COVID-19 Mortality.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- Harnessing immunity: Immunomodulatory therapies in COVID-19.World journal of virology · 2024Review
- SARS-CoV-2 Fusion Peptide Conjugated to a Tetravalent Dendrimer Selectively Inhibits Viral Infection.Pharmaceutics · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundCoronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a highly infectious member of the coronavirus family, which emerged in December 2019 in "Wuhan, China". It induces respiratory illness ranging from mild symptoms to severe disease. It was declared a "pandemic" by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020. Since then, a vast number of clinical and experimental studies have been conducted to identify effective approaches for its prevention and treatment. MAIN BODY: The pathophysiology of COVID-19 represents an unprecedented challenge; it triggers a strong immune response, which may be exacerbated by "a cytokine storm syndrome". It also induces thrombogenesis and may trigger multi-organ injury. Therefore, different drug classes have been proposed for its treatment and prevention, such as antivirals, anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody agents (monoclonal antibodies, convalescent plasma, and immunoglobulins), anti-inflammatory drugs, immunomodulators, and anticoagulant drugs. To the best of our knowledge, this review is the first to present, discuss, and summarize the current knowledge about the different drug classes used for the treatment of COVID-19, with special emphasis on their targets, mechanisms of action, and important adverse effects and drug interactions. Additionally, we spotlight the latest "October 2023" important guidelines (NIH, IDSA, and NICE) and FDA approval or authorization regarding the use of these agents in the management of COVID-19.
conclusionDespite the wide array of therapeutic strategies introduced for the treatment of COVID-19, one of the most prominent therapeutic challenges is SARS-CoV-2 mutations and emerging new variants and subvariants. Currently, the anti-COVID-19 drug pipeline is continuously affording novel treatments to face this growing challenge.
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