Drug repurposing to face Covid-19: Celastrol, a potential leading drug capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication and induced inflammation
C. A. Fuzo, R. B. Martins, T. F. C. Fraga-Silva, M. K. Amstalden, T. Canassa-DeLeo, J. P. Souza, T. M. Lima, L. H. Faccioli, S. C. Franca, V. L. D. Bonato, E. A. Neto, M. Dias-Baruffi
This paper identifies celastrol as a potential drug for treating Covid-19 by inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication and reducing IL-6 secretion in infected cells.
bioRxiv · Apr 20, 2021Immunology