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Highly specific SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) mutations against the clinical antiviral ensitrelvir selected in a safe, VSV-based system.
Antiviral research - 1 Nov 2024
Rauch Stefanie, Costacurta Francesco, Schöppe Helge, Peng Ju-Yi, Bante David, Gasti Ela Emilie, Sprenger Bernhard, He Xi, Moghadasi Seyed Arad, Krismer Laura, Sauerwein Anna, Heberle Anne, Rabensteiner Toni, Wang Dai, Naschberger Andreas, Dunzendorfer-Matt Theresia, Kaserer Teresa, von Laer Dorothee, Heilmann Emmanuel
Abstract excerpt
In the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the so far two most effective approved antivirals are the protease inhibitors nirmatrelvir, in combination with ritonavir (Paxlovid) and ensitrelvir (Xocova). However, antivirals and indeed all antimicrobial drugs are sooner or later challenged by resistance mutations. Studying such mutations is essential for treatment decisions and pandemic preparedness. At the same time, generating...
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