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Review
. 2023;29(2):150-152.
doi: 10.1007/s12268-023-1906-y. Epub 2023 Apr 13.

Molekulare Pinzetten als Breitbandinhibitor viraler Infektionen

[Article in German]
Tatjana Weil  1 , Jan Münch  1
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Review

Molekulare Pinzetten als Breitbandinhibitor viraler Infektionen

[Article in German]
Tatjana Weil et al. Biospektrum (Heidelb). 2023.

Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic once again highlighted the constant threat posed by viruses. Specific therapeutics are highly warranted, but their development is time consuming and cost intensive. Broad-spectrum antivirals provide a promising option for fast application to treat circulating or newly emerged viruses. Here, we introduce molecular tweezers as broad-spectrum antivirals, which abrogate viral infection by directly targeting the viral membrane. Furthermore, we discuss the current stage of tweezer development to fight SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.

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