• In collaboration with Ralph Baric's team, Swanstrom tested a candidate therapeutic NHC/EIDD-2801: a ribonucleoside with broad-spectrum antiviral activity that works by inducing mutations in the viral genome. (unc.edu)
  • Although it was primarily developed for this indication, it has also shown broad-spectrum antiviral activity, as well as certain immunomodulatory effects which enhance its antiviral cytotoxic activity even further. (news-medical.net)
  • Schiff base compounds and their metal complexes have become important synthetic organic drugs due to their extensive biological activities, which include anticancer, antibacterial and antiviral effects. (researchsquare.com)
  • Al-Sodies, Microwave and conventional synthesis of ester based dicationic pyridinium ionic liquids carrying hydrazone linkage: DNA binding, anticancer and docking studies, J. Mol. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Gomha, Green synthesis, molecular docking and anticancer activity of novel 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarbohydrazones under grind-stone chemistry, Green Chem. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • My research interests are within the field of bioinorganic and medicinal inorganic chemistry, with a focus on the interaction between metal complexes and biologically-relevant macromolecules in order to develop new potential anticancer and antiviral agents. (universityofgalway.ie)
  • i ) metal-based anticancer and imaging agents targeting specific biomarkers up-regulated in tumor cells for the targeted chemotherapy and diagnosis, and ( ii ) metal-glycoconjugates as antiviral agents against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). (universityofgalway.ie)
  • Saidugari, Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of (E)-4-((3-methyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)pyridin-2-yl)methoxy)-N′-(substituted-benzylidene)benzohydrazide derivatives, Indian J. Chem. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Natural and synthetic nucleosides have an antiviral effect and can act as building blocks of ribonucleic acids (RNA). (tugraz.at)
  • The biocatalytic production of C-nucleosides is therefore a very strong, elegant alternative to classical chemical synthesis and even superior to it in terms of efficiency,' says Bernd Nidetzky. (tugraz.at)
  • The biocatalytic synthesis of further relevant C-nucleosides. (tugraz.at)
  • The goal of this project is to rapidly develop antibacterial and antiviral agents based on various copper oxides and silver nanoparticles, alone or combined with zinc oxide, by simple and environmentally-friendly synthesis methods. (irsst.qc.ca)
  • A very short and efficient synthesis of the important drug candidate telaprevir, featuring a biocatalytic desymmetrization and two multicomponent reactions as the key steps, is presented. (vu.nl)
  • The swift development of antimicrobial and antiviral textiles will not only better protect workers in the sectors most affected by viruses and microbes, but will also extend the life of such equipment through better biological protection during a pandemic. (irsst.qc.ca)
  • In these applications the guest molecules are drugs, candidates for gene therapy or cancer therapy, or antimicrobial and antiviral agents. (trynano.org)
  • However, macrophages support the early phase of viral infection, particularly the entry and synthesis of new viral RNA and protein. (news-medical.net)
  • Even though HMDMs phagocytosed the virus, they did not allow early-phase viral replication or protein synthesis to induce inflammatory responses due to the absence of ACE2. (news-medical.net)
  • Finding a similar 90° kink in a region of ribosomal RNA that binds factors necessary for the initiation of protein synthesis, the researchers speculate that the SARS virus may use the s2m element to hijack its host cell's protein synthesis machinery. (sciencedaily.com)
  • It is commonly used to study protein synthesis. (goldbio.com)
  • Consequently, protein synthesis is inhibited. (goldbio.com)
  • Increases muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth) and prevents muscle tissue breakdown (45). (rhinofit.store)
  • Increases muscle protein synthesis faster than whey protein concentrate (46). (rhinofit.store)
  • RhinoFit's BCAA Shock is synthesized to improve exercise performance, increase muscle protein synthesis, prevent muscle tissue breakdown, support immunity, gut health, and recovery. (rhinofit.store)
  • A panel convoked by the National Research Council concluded that the use of antiviral drugs may be essential in the polio eradication strategy. (cdc.gov)
  • The conclusion of the panel was that it would be appropriate, and possibly essential, to develop antiviral drugs for PV infection, as an additional tool to address the problems that might arise in the "postpolio" era ( 6 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, research initiatives leading to the successful development of anti-PV drugs will have to rely on the current knowledge of existing picornavirus antiviral agents. (cdc.gov)
  • Antipicornavirus compounds that reached clinical trials are scarce, and despite the fact that some of these drugs have demonstrated activity against certain picornavirus-associated conditions in humans, no specific antipicornavirus agent has yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ( 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • If one is already infected with the virus, antiviral drugs can prevent the virus from multiplying. (tugraz.at)
  • Mycophenolic acid is also offered as part of the Tocriscreen Antiviral Library and Tocriscreen FDA-Approved Drugs . (tocris.com)
  • But could the structure of the RNA genome itself also be a target for antiviral drugs? (sciencedaily.com)
  • Kucers' The Use of Antibiotics Sixth Edition: A Clinical Review of Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antiviral Drugs. (news-medical.net)
  • For this reason the development of an effective strategy for the delivery of antiviral drugs across the blood-brain barrier is of paramount importance in the treatment of HIV infection. (weeksmd.com)
  • Evidence is presented showing that insulin may be used as a pharmacologic adjunct in the therapy of HIV infection by allowing for higher concentrations of antiviral drugs to be obtained within the CNS using lower total doses of drug. (weeksmd.com)
  • Most of the antiviral drugs currently available are used to treat infections caused by HIV , herpes viruses , hepatitis B and C viruses , and influenza A and B viruses . (amboss.com)
  • Unlike other antimicrobials, antiviral drugs do not deactivate or destroy the microbe (in this case, the virus ) but act by inhibiting replication. (amboss.com)
  • Unlike traditional antiviral drugs, which often target viral enzymes or proteins, peptide-based agents utilize short chains of amino acids to disrupt viral mechanisms. (researchpeptides.net)
  • 4. Resistance development: While resistance to traditional antiviral drugs can emerge over time, peptide-based agents have shown a lower propensity for resistance development. (researchpeptides.net)
  • Immune globulin and antiviral agents (e.g., interferon with or without ribavirin) are not recommended for PEP of hepatitis C. For HCV postexposure management, the HCV status of the source and the exposed person should be determined, and for HCP exposed to an HCV positive source, follow-up HCV testing should be performed to determine if infection develops. (cdc.gov)
  • The introduction of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents has reinvigorated the treating hepatitis C virus infection. (conferencedequebec.org)
  • Aside from its efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and higher eukaryotic cells, hygromycin B is also an antiviral agent inhibiting translation upon selectively entering cells made permeable due to viral infection. (goldbio.com)
  • Infants with symptomatic congenital CMV infection may benefit from hearing and neurodevelopmental outcomes, particularly if antiviral treatment is initiated within the first month of life. (e-cep.org)
  • Antiviral treatment for congenital CMV infection began with ganciclovir 30 years ago, with oral valganciclovir being the most commonly used [ 3 ]. (e-cep.org)
  • Mark Heise , Professor in the Departments of Genetics and Microbiology and Immunology and member of LCCC is working to develop mouse models of SARS-CoV-2 or testing of antivirals and vaccines. (unc.edu)
  • Researchers from TU Graz and acib succeed in the first enzyme-driven biocatalytic synthesis of nucleic acid building blocks. (tugraz.at)
  • Peptide-based anti-viral agents offer several advantages over conventional treatments. (researchpeptides.net)
  • However, ongoing research efforts are focused on addressing these limitations and optimizing the efficacy and safety profiles of peptide-based anti-viral agents. (researchpeptides.net)
  • Peptide-based anti-viral agents exert their effects through various mechanisms depending on the specific target virus. (researchpeptides.net)
  • Ombitasvir, paritaprevir, and dasabuvir combine exclusive antiviral systems of actions (nonstructural proteins 5A inhibition, non-structural proteins 3/4A protease inhibition, and non-nucleoside non-structural proteins 5B polymerase inhibition, respectively). (conferencedequebec.org)
  • Further analysis carried out by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), provides evidence for the presence of proteins as possible biomolecules responsible for the reduction and capping agent which helps in increasing the stability of the synthesized silver and gold nanoparticles. (scienceopen.com)
  • Biologically active peptides: Design, synthesis, and utilization (pp. 219-267). (nyu.edu)
  • Biologically active peptides: Design, synthesis, and utilization. (nyu.edu)
  • 4. Modulation of host immune response: Some peptides can enhance the host immune response against viral infections by stimulating the production of antiviral cytokines or activating immune cells. (researchpeptides.net)
  • Example: Synthetic peptides known as Toll-like receptor agonists can activate immune cells and promote antiviral responses. (researchpeptides.net)
  • This represents a new and convenient approach to the synthesis of this class of compounds. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • The structures of the newly synthesized compounds were established based on spectroscopic evidences and their alternative syntheses. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Specifically, my professional experience includes the synthesis of coordination compounds (in particular Au, Pt, Pd, lanthanides derivatives) and the use of spectroscopic techniques (mainly mono- and multidimensional NMR, FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy) to characterize the novel metal complexes and study their properties and reactivity under physiological-like conditions. (universityofgalway.ie)
  • Stanovnik, B. and Svete, J. (2004) Synthesis of Heterocycles from Alkyl 3-(Dimethylamino)Propenoates and Related Enaminones. (scirp.org)
  • Ribavirin (1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide) is a purine analogue and a commonly used antiviral agent against both RNA and DNA viruses. (news-medical.net)
  • To minimize ribavirin-induced hemolysis and increase its antiviral effect, considerable efforts have been made involving chemical prodrugs and various formulations. (news-medical.net)
  • Structure modification of ribavirin and the production of derivatives represent promising approaches in the search for new antiviral agents. (news-medical.net)
  • Conversely, the 2' deoxyribose version of ribavirin does not exhibit antiviral activity, suggesting that ribavirin requires RNA-dependent enzymes. (news-medical.net)
  • Generally, after SARS-CoV-2 infects the epithelial cells of the respiratory tract, antiviral and proinflammatory cytokines are released. (news-medical.net)
  • Compared to a purely chemical synthesis, this is a much more efficient way, since fewer reaction steps and no toxic chemicals are required. (tugraz.at)
  • Dibenzo[cd,g]indazol-6(2H)-one (1) has been shown as a competitive JNK inhibitor and antiviral agent and was used in this work as a prototype. (doaj.org)
  • Most antiviral agents target key enzymes required for viral replication (see " Viral life cycle " for details). (amboss.com)
  • These agents are designed to target specific components or processes involved in viral replication and entry into host cells. (researchpeptides.net)
  • These mechanisms highlight the diverse ways in which peptide-based agents can disrupt viral replication and reduce viral load within infected individuals. (researchpeptides.net)
  • Zheng, Synthesis of novel substituted pyrazole-5-carbohydrazide hydrazone derivatives and discovery of a potent apoptosis inducer in A549 lung cancer cells, Bioorg. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Ozdemir, Synthesis and studies on antidepressant and anticonvulsant activities of some 3-(2-furyl)-pyrazoline derivatives, Eur. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • The C-nucleoside based drug Remdesivir has these necessary antiviral properties and is effective against a number of RNA viruses, including corona and ebola viruses. (tugraz.at)
  • Examples include: antimalarial agents such as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, antivirals such as lopinavir/ritonavir and remdesivir, and tocilizumab as an anti-interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor antibody ( 21 - 24 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • This and other putative roles need to be tested experimentally, but given that the s2m element is absent in the human genome, its unusual structural features could be an attractive target for the design of antiviral therapeutic agents. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The goal of therapy for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is to reduce morbidity through the use of tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, anesthetics, analgesics, corticosteroids, and antiviral agents. (medscape.com)
  • Open in another window Introduction The introduction of direct-acting antiviral real estate agents (DAAs) GYKI-52466 dihydrochloride provides revolutionized the treating persistent hepatitis C pathogen (HCV) disease. (conferencedequebec.org)
  • The antiviral activity GYKI-52466 dihydrochloride of paritaprevir is usually boosted by its co-formulation with a minimal dosage of ritonavir (i.e., 100?mg), facilitating the usage of a lower dosage of paritaprevir and once-daily dosing. (conferencedequebec.org)
  • Amphotericin B is an amphoteric, forming soluble salts in both basic and acidic environments, and due to extensive unsaturation, it is unstable, primarily used as antifungal agents. (pharmacy180.com)
  • Used as an antifungal agent. (pharmacy180.com)
  • Changes to the chemistry of PMO synthesis are greatly needed to enable the rapid drug development. (nature.com)
  • Many agents are being used with variable success, but none have had their efficacy demonstrated in clinical trials. (frontiersin.org)
  • HA286 trade name] is indicated in combination with another antiretroviral agent for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. (who.int)
  • Mycophenolic acid is an immunosuppressive agent with antiviral and antitumor effects in vitro and in vivo . (tocris.com)
  • Rohane, Synthesis and in vitro antimycobacterial potential of novel hydrazones of eugenol, Arab. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Bingul, The design of novel 4,6-dimethoxyindole based hydrazide-hydrazones: Molecular modeling, synthesis and anticholinesterase activity, J. Mol. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • Rajendra, Synthesis and antidepressant activity of some 1,3,5-triphenyl-2-pyrazolines and 3-(2″-hydroxy naphthalen-1″-yl)-1,5-diphenyl-2- pyrazolines, Bioorg. (dntb.gov.ua)
  • 3. Broad-spectrum activity: Unlike many conventional antivirals that are specific to a particular virus or family of viruses, peptide-based agents can be designed to have broad-spectrum activity. (researchpeptides.net)
  • With up to five suggested mechanisms of action, latest advances have begun to differentiate the hierarchy of antiviral effects at play depending on the virus and the host conditions under scrutiny. (news-medical.net)
  • Much of his research is focused on coronaviruses and the lab is currently working on many aspects of SARS-CoV-2 including model development, mechanistic biology, and identification of potential antivirals and vaccine formulations. (unc.edu)
  • A panel was convened by the National Research Council to evaluate the potential for an antiviral drug as one of the tools to minimize poliomyelitis risk after OPV cessation. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim of antiviral therapy is to minimize symptoms and infectivity as well as to shorten the duration of illness. (amboss.com)
  • Abstract- The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the causative agent of AIDS and this has been found to be neurotropic. (weeksmd.com)
  • Another are of interest is the synthesis of organic light emitting polymers . (trynano.org)
  • Pro-drug that, when biotransformed into active metabolite penciclovir, may inhibit viral DNA synthesis/replication. (medscape.com)
  • 1. Effectiveness: Peptide-based agents have demonstrated efficacy against a wide range of viruses, including drug-resistant strains. (researchpeptides.net)
  • So, it was shown, that indeno[1,2,3-de]phthalazin-3(2H)-one really demonstrates its' properties as a hit for further design of anti-inflammatory agents. (doaj.org)
  • The CHS gene affects the synthesis and/or maintenance of storage/secretory granules in various types of cells. (medscape.com)
  • The research team intends to evaluate the biological effectiveness of antiviral agents prepared on various types of surfaces of protective materials (cotton, cotton/polyester). (irsst.qc.ca)
  • Antiviral agents do not confer immunity but could be used prophylactically as well as therapeutically. (cdc.gov)
  • Here we report the antiviral activities of GS-5734 and the parent nucleoside analog across multiple virus families, providing evidence to support new indications for this compound against human viruses of significant public health concern. (nih.gov)
  • Bluetongue virus (BTV) (Reoviridae) is the causative agent of bluetongue (BT), an economically important disease of domestic and wild ruminants and deer. (bvsalud.org)
  • The goal of antivirals is to shorten the clinical course, prevent complications, prevent the development of latency and/or subsequent recurrences, decrease transmission, and eliminate established latency. (medscape.com)
  • This facilitates the development of antiviral agents and RNA-based therapeutics. (tugraz.at)
  • This methodology was also used to prepare a substrate-intermediate analog of the reaction catalyzed by cytidine triphosphate synthase (CTPS) a recognized target for the development of antineoplastic, antiviral and antiprotozoal agents. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Tedious synthesis protocols limit the production of screening libraries needed for sequence optimization, and development timelines remain long. (nature.com)
  • To further test our platform, we synthesize a PMO that targets the genomic mRNA of SARS-CoV-2 and demonstrate its antiviral effects. (nature.com)
  • 2. Safety profile: Peptide-based agents generally exhibit favorable safety profiles, with minimal off-target effects compared to traditional antivirals. (researchpeptides.net)
  • Lamivudine is manufactured by a multistep synthesis. (who.int)
  • Quality specifications of the starting materials and intermediate stages of synthesis were adequately controlled to result in a consistent quality of the lamivudine. (who.int)
  • Antivirals are a class of medications that are used to treat viral infections. (amboss.com)
  • Currently, antiviral therapy is available only for a limited number of infections. (amboss.com)
  • Peptide-based agents have emerged as a promising approach for the treatment of viral infections. (researchpeptides.net)
  • By targeting specific steps in the viral life cycle, these agents offer a unique approach to managing viral infections. (researchpeptides.net)
  • His group published a preliminary report in bioRxiv that highlights the potential therapeutic value of a new antiviral, NHC/EIDD-2801. (unc.edu)