Novel Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Identified through Virtual Screening.

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serval:BIB_3C7478C5D69A
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
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Title
Novel Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 RNA Identified through Virtual Screening.
Journal
Journal of chemical information and modeling
Author(s)
Mathez G., Brancale A., Cagno V.
ISSN
1549-960X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1549-9596
Publication state
Published
Issued date
12/08/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
64
Number
15
Pages
6190-6196
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We currently lack antivirals for most human viruses. In a quest for new molecules, focusing on viral RNA, instead of viral proteins, can represent a promising strategy. In this study, new inhibitors were identified starting from a published crystal structure of the tertiary SARS-CoV-2 RNA involved in the -1 programmed ribosomal frameshift. The pseudoknot structure was refined, and a virtual screening was performed using the repository of binders to the nucleic acid library, taking into consideration RNA flexibility. Hit compounds were validated against the wild-type virus and with a dual-luciferase assay measuring the frameshift efficiency. Several active molecules were identified. Our study reveals new inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 but also highlights the feasibility of targeting RNA starting from virtual screening, a strategy that could be broadly applied to drug development.
Keywords
SARS-CoV-2/drug effects, Antiviral Agents/pharmacology, Antiviral Agents/chemistry, RNA, Viral/metabolism, RNA, Viral/antagonists & inhibitors, RNA, Viral/genetics, Drug Evaluation, Preclinical/methods, Humans, Nucleic Acid Conformation, Molecular Docking Simulation, User-Computer Interface, Models, Molecular
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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