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Outbreak of COVID-19 has been recognized as a global health concern since it causes high rates of morbidity and mortality. No specific antiviral drugs are available for the treatment of COVID-19 till date. Drug repurposing strategy helps to find out the drugs for COVID-19 treatment from existing FDA...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7587076/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Drug Repurposing for COVID-19 Treatment

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for effective antiviral treatments. This study investigated the potential of drug repurposing, using existing FDA-approved antiviral drugs, to combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The researchers focused on repurposing drugs against the main protease and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, two key proteins involved in viral replication.

Potential Antiviral Agents for COVID-19

The study identified several FDA-approved antiviral drugs that showed promising activity against the main protease and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase of SARS-CoV-2. These drugs included raltegravir, indinavir, tipranavir, dolutegravir, and etravirine. Further research is needed to validate these findings and explore their potential as therapeutic agents for COVID-19.

Hope for New Treatments

The drug repurposing approach offers a promising avenue for rapidly identifying potential treatments for COVID-19. By leveraging existing drugs with known safety profiles, researchers can expedite the development of effective therapies and potentially improve patient outcomes.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Finding a treatment for COVID-19 is like searching for a hidden oasis in the vast and unpredictable desert of viral infections. Drug repurposing provides a valuable shortcut, potentially leading to new and effective treatments for this global health challenge.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2020-12-16
  2. Date Revised 2022-12-07
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

33168456

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC7587076

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