Harnessing aptamers against COVID-19: A therapeutic strategy.
Drug Discov Today
; 28(8): 103663, 2023 08.
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| ID: mdl-37315763
ABSTRACT
The novel coronavirus crisis caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was a global pandemic. Although various therapeutic approaches were developed over the past 2 years, novel strategies with more efficient applicability are required to target new variants. Aptamers are single-stranded (ss)RNA or DNA oligonucleotides capable of folding into unique 3D structures with robust binding affinity to a wide variety of targets following structural recognition. Aptamer-based theranostics have proven excellent capability for diagnosing and treating various viral infections. Herein, we review the current status and future perspective of the potential of aptamers as COVID-19 therapies.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aptâmeros de Nucleotídeos
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COVID-19
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Drug Discov Today
Assunto da revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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