Abstract
Progressive globalization of our society brings not only worldwide integration, it also increases and promotes our exposure to new viral pathogens with evident impacts on our global health. Especially with the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, our biomedical research infrastructure has never been more compelled to rapidly develop antiviral regimens that demonstrate improved efficacy against these pathogens. Here, we showcase 3 poignant antivirals against the lucrative target, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) of RNA viruses – a timely and relevant topic given the present efforts against COVID-19. While effective drug designs against RdRP are important, their benefit and potential as a standard of care truly relies on them standing out in well-designed clinical trials.
Keywords: Antiviral, virus, remdesivir, ribavirin, favipiravir, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19.
Current Medicinal Chemistry
Title:Targeting Viral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases as an Antiviral Therapy
Volume: 28 Issue: 40
Author(s): Daniel Miranda and David Jesse Sanchez*
Affiliation:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, College of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California,United States
Keywords: Antiviral, virus, remdesivir, ribavirin, favipiravir, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19.
Abstract: Progressive globalization of our society brings not only worldwide integration, it also increases and promotes our exposure to new viral pathogens with evident impacts on our global health. Especially with the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, our biomedical research infrastructure has never been more compelled to rapidly develop antiviral regimens that demonstrate improved efficacy against these pathogens. Here, we showcase 3 poignant antivirals against the lucrative target, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) of RNA viruses – a timely and relevant topic given the present efforts against COVID-19. While effective drug designs against RdRP are important, their benefit and potential as a standard of care truly relies on them standing out in well-designed clinical trials.
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Miranda Daniel and Sanchez Jesse David *, Targeting Viral RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerases as an Antiviral Therapy, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2021; 28 (40) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867328666210204205726
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867328666210204205726 |
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