Antitarget, anti-SARS-CoV-2 leads, drugs, and the drug discovery–genetics alliance perspective

C Pozzi, A Vanet, V Francesconi… - Journal of Medicinal …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The most advanced antiviral molecules addressing major SARS-CoV-2 targets (Main
protease, Spike protein, and RNA polymerase), compared with proteins of other human …

The discovery and development of transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) inhibitors as candidate drugs for the treatment of COVID-19

C Mantzourani, S Vasilakaki… - Expert Opinion on …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Introduction Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
has caused the devastating pandemic named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

Molecular basis of TMPRSS2 recognition by Paeniclostridium sordellii hemorrhagic toxin

R Zhou, L He, J Zhang, X Zhang, Y Li, X Zhan… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Hemorrhagic toxin (TcsH) is a major virulence factor produced by Paeniclostridium sordellii,
which is a non-negligible threat to women undergoing childbirth or abortions. Recently …

Medications modulating the acid sphingomyelinase/ceramide system and 28-day mortality among patients with SARS-CoV-2: an observational study

N Hoertel, K Rezaei, M Sánchez-Rico… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Prior evidence indicates the potential central role of the acid sphingomyelinase
(ASM)/ceramide system in the infection of cells with SARS-CoV-2. We conducted a …

Challenges and toxicity assessment of inorganic nanomaterials in biomedical applications: Current status and future roadmaps

P Mahamuni-Badiger, MJ Dhanavade - Journal of Drug Delivery Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nano-world is expanding rapidly due to the amalgamation of different science disciplines.
Nanomaterials (NMs) have wide applications in the biomedical field due to their unique …

Transmembrane protease serine 2 proteolytic cleavage of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein: a mechanistic quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics study to inspire the …

LMC Teixeira, JTS Coimbra, MJ Ramos… - Journal of Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Despite the development of vaccines against the severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, there is an urgent need for efficient drugs to treat infected …

Beyond the lungs: exploring diverse applications of bromhexine and ambroxol

E Ahmadi, A Afrooghe, ZE Soltani, M Elahi, M Shayan… - Life Sciences, 2024 - Elsevier
The respiratory tract is commonly affected in multisystem disorders. Although many drugs
have been developed to target various components of these diseases, there is still a need …

Host cell proteases mediating SARS-CoV-2 entry: An overview

M Oubahmane, I Hdoufane, I Bjij… - Current Topics in …, 2022 - ingentaconnect.com
The outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in late 2019 and the spread of the COVID-19
pandemic have caused severe health and socioeconomic damage worldwide. Despite the …

DON/DRP‐104 as potent serine protease inhibitors implicated in SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: Comparative binding modes with human TMPRSS2 and novel therapeutic …

E Oduro‐Kwateng, ME Soliman - Journal of Cellular …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Human transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) is an important member of the type 2
transmembrane serine protease (TTSP) family with significant therapeutic markings. The …

In Silico Molecular Characterization of Human TMPRSS2 Protease Polymorphic Variants and Associated SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility

MZ Salleh, ZZ Deris - Life, 2022 - mdpi.com
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to challenge health care
systems worldwide. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has …