Cellular Activities of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibitors Reveal Their Unique Characteristics
W. Cao, C.-C. D. Cho, Z. Z. Geng, X. R. Ma, R. Allen, N. Shaabani, E. C. Vatansever, Y. R. Alugubelli, Y. Ma, W. H. Ellenburg, K. S. Yang, Y. Qiao, H. Ji, S. Xu, W. R. Liu
This paper evaluates the cellular potency of SARS-CoV-2 MPro inhibitors using a fluorescent flow cytometry assay, revealing that most inhibitors have weak cellular activity despite strong antiviral effects.
bioRxiv · Jun 8, 2021 · PreprintBiochemistry