Identification of ICAM-1-targeting DNA aptamers as a host-directed strategy to inhibit Human Rhinovirus infection
Jessica Dellavedova, Chiara Campera, Silvia Ancona, Monica Rebecchi, Vittorio Panzeri, Thomas Carzaniga, Luca Casiraghi, Stefano Rocca, Stefano Di Ciolo, Alessandro Pedretti, Claudio Tirelli, Marco Buscaglia, Tommaso Bellini, Alessandra Romanelli, Alessandro Maria Villa, , Paolo Ciana
This paper identifies DNA aptamers targeting ICAM-1 to inhibit HRV infection by blocking viral entry, showing concentration-dependent antiviral effects in vitro.
bioRxiv · Apr 21, 2026 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology