covid-19

Denifanstat (FASN-IN-2) is a fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor (IC50=0.052 μM, EC50=0.072 μM) with selective and oral activity. Denifanstat has been used in studies of steatohepatitis.

Deferoxamine Mesylate (DFOM) is an iron chelator and ferroptosis inhibitor. Deferoxamine Mesylate binds free iron into a stable complex and reduces iron accumulation. Deferoxamine Mesylate up-regulates HIF-1α levels and induces apoptosis.

Remdesivir (GS-5734) is a nucleoside analog, a broad-spectrum antiviral compound that exerts its activity by inhibiting the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase of viruses. Remdesivir is active against Ebola, SARS, and MERS viruses, and is potentially therapeutic against COVID-19.

Chloroquine is a Toll-like receptor inhibitor that inhibits autophagy. Chloroquine has anti-malarial and anti-inflammatory activity and is widely used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. Chloroquine also has anti-SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) activity and anti-HIV-1 activity.

SM-102 is the only ionizable amino cationic lipid currently clinically approved for RNA therapeutics and can be used to synthesize lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). It shows potential in the development of LNPs for the delivery of mRNA-based vaccines.

Tocilizumab (Anti-Human IL6R) is a neutralizing antibody against human interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) that blocks the binding of IL-6 to IL-6R, thereby inhibiting both classical and trans signaling. It can be used to study rheumatoid arthritis and has been suggested as a possible drug for the treatment of severe COVID-19.

Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen phosphate) is an aminoquinoline antimalarial and also is widely used as an autophagy inhibitor. Chloroquine also is an inhibitor of toll-like receptors (TLRs).

Nicotinamide riboside increases NAD[+] levels and activates SIRT1 and SIRT3, culminating in enhanced oxidative metabolism and protection against high fat diet-induced metabolic abnormalities.

Amantadine hydrochloride (CI-719) is an antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A and Parkinson disease.

Sacubitril (AHU-377) is a potent NEP inhibitor with an IC50 of 5 nM and is a component of the heart failure medicine LCZ696.

Nicotinamide riboside chloride, also known as NR and SRT647, is a pyridine-nucleoside form of vitamin B3 that functions as a precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD+.

Amantadine (1-Aminoadamantane) is an antiviral, is a weak antagonist of the NMDA-type glutamate receptor, increases dopamine release, and blocks dopamine reuptake.

Ebselen (CCG-39161) is a organoselenium compound with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and cytoprotective activity. Ebselen acts as a glutathione peroxidase mimetic and is thereby able to prevent cellular damage induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). In addition, this agent inhibits the activity of a variety of enzymes including nitric oxide synthase (NOS), 5-lipoxygenase, cyclooxygenase, protein kinase C (PKC), NADPH oxidase and gastric H+/K+-ATPase. Furthermore, ebselen may be neuroprotective due to its ability to neutralize free radicals upon NMDA receptor activation thus, reducing lipoperoxidation mediated by glutamate-induced excitotoxicity.

Ivermectin B1a is the major (80%) component of commercially available ivermectin and a derivative of Avermectin B1a.

Gedunin is an important limonoid present in several genera of the Meliaceae family, mainly in seeds. Gedunin is an Hsp90 inhibitor, and inhibits ovarian cancer cell proliferation.

Enoxaparin sodium is a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) that has recently been approved by the US FDA for use in patients with medically managed ST-segment myocardial infarction (STEMI), or STEMI with subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

Vazegepant hydrochloride (Vazegepant HCl) is the first intranasal gepant for the acute treatment of migraine and has announced a positive phase II/III study.

The COVID-19 Spike Protein mRNA, responsible for expressing the COVID-19 spike protein, is crucial for evaluating RNA delivery, translation efficiency, and cell viability. Positioned on the membrane surface, this spike protein facilitates virus entry into cells by binding to host cell membrane receptors and promoting membrane fusion. It serves as a significant action site for neutralizing antibodies and represents a primary focus in vaccine development [1].

COVID-19 Spike Protein mRNA-LNP is a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulated with the novel coronavirus pneumonia spike protein, positioned on the membrane surface. It is designed for applications such as RNA delivery, translation efficiency, and cell viability assessment. This spike protein facilitates the COVID-19 virus's entry into host cells by binding to cell membrane receptors and enabling membrane fusion, making it a critical focal point for host neutralizing antibodies and vaccine development [1].

Aripiprazole (OPC-14597) is an antipsychotic agent that is structurally related to piperazines and quinolones. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A.

Aplidine possesses antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2(IC90 = 0.88 nM). Aplidine is a potent anti-cancer agent by targeting eukaryotic translation elongation factor 1 Alpha 2(EEF1A2, Kd = 80 nM).

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist and IL receptor modulator with anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and apoptosis-inducing activities. It inhibits the production of inflammatory miRNA-155 exosomes in macrophages, significantly reduces inflammatory cytokine expression in neutrophils and monocytes, suppresses LPS-induced macrophage inflammation, and induces autophagy. It is commonly used to induce animal models of depression, muscle atrophy, and hypertension, and holds potential in COVID-19 research.

Deferoxamine (Desferrioxamine B) is an iron chelator. Deferoxamine can be used to reduce the accumulation and deposition of iron in tissues. Deferoxamine can improve neurological dysfunction by inhibiting ferroptosis and neuroinflammation after traumatic brain injury. It has antioxidant, anti-proliferation and anti-tumor activities, and can induce the production of HIF-1α, apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells. It can be used to treat acute iron toxicity and COVID-19 related diseases.

Proteinase K (Protease K) is a non-specific serine protease that can tolerate changes in SDS, urea, pH (4-12), salt concentration, and temperature. Proteinase K hydrolyzes a wide range of peptide bonds and is used for protein digestion.