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Discovery of Nirmatrelvir Resistance Mutations in SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro: A Computational-Experimental Approach.
Journal of chemical information and modeling - 27 Nov 2023
Havranek Brandon, Demissie Robel, Lee Hyun, Lan Shuiyun, Zhang Huanchun, Sarafianos Stefanos, Ayitou Anoklase Jean-Luc, Islam Shahidul M
Abstract excerpt
The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the urgency for effective antiviral therapies against SARS-CoV-2. Targeting the main protease (3CLpro) of the virus has emerged as a promising approach, and nirmatrelvir (PF-07321332), the active component of Pfizer's oral drug Paxlovid, has demonstrated remarkable clinical efficacy. However, the emergence of resistance mutations poses a challenge to its continued success. In...
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