MicrobiologybioRxivPreprint
Uridine cytidine kinases dictate the therapeutic response of molnupiravir via its bioactivation
Huazhang Shu, Sushma Sharma, Seher Alam…·Si Min Zhang
This study identifies uridine cytidine kinases (UCKs) as key enzymes that phosphorylate molnupiravir's active metabolite, influencing its antiviral efficacy and selectivity against SARS-CoV-2.
DOI 10.1101/2025.05.13.653844