Identification of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase as a potential target for anti-monkeypox virus agents
T. Hishiki, T. Morita, D. Akazawa, H. Ohashi, E.-S. Park, M. Kataoka, J. Mifune, K. Shionoya, K. Tsuchimoto, S. Ojima, A. H. Azam, S. Nakajima, T. Yoshikawa, M. Shimojima, K. Kiga, , K. Watashi
This study identifies IMPDH as a potential target for anti-monkeypox virus agents by showing that compounds targeting this enzyme inhibit MPXV replication more effectively than existing treatments.
bioRxiv · Dec 26, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology