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Chitosan: A Promising Protective Component Against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Virus

(2021) Chitosan: A Promising Protective Component Against SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Virus. Letters in Drug Design & Discovery. pp. 418-421. ISSN 1570-1808

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Abstract

The recent pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 has caught the international community by surprise. There is still no effective vaccine or treatment option against this virus. In this perspective, we discussed the potential protective and therapeutic effects of chitosan, as an FDA-approved biomolecule, against COVID-19 and influenza viruses.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Chitosan COVID-19 immune response innate Immunity biotherapeutic macromolecule antiviral activity nanoparticles act adjuvant immunity chitin safety responses polymers vaccine food Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Page Range: pp. 418-421
Journal or Publication Title: Letters in Drug Design & Discovery
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 18
Number: 5
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.2174/1570180817999201110114446
ISSN: 1570-1808
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/9681

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