Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 84 - 100
Published: April 27, 2022
The
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
rapidly
spread
globally.
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
which
causes
COVID-19,
is
a
positive-sense
single-stranded
RNA
virus
with
reported
fatality
rate
ranging
from
1%
to
7%,
and
people
immune-compromised
conditions,
children,
older
adults
are
particularly
vulnerable.
Respiratory
failure
cytokine
storm-induced
multiple
organ
the
major
of
death.
This
article
highlights
innate
adaptive
immune
mechanisms
host
cells
activated
in
response
SARS-CoV-2
infection
possible
therapeutic
approaches
against
COVID-19.
Some
potential
drugs
proven
be
effective
for
other
viral
diseases
under
clinical
trials
now
use
Examples
include
inhibitors
RNA-dependent
polymerase
(remdesivir,
favipiravir,
ribavirin),
protein
synthesis
(ivermectin,
lopinavir/ritonavir),
fusion
membrane
(chloroquine,
hydroxychloroquine,
nitazoxanide,
umifenovir).
also
presents
intellectual
groundwork
ongoing
development
vaccines
preclinical
trials,
explaining
candidates
(live
attenuated-whole
vaccines,
inactivated
subunit
DNA-based
protein-based
nanoparticle-based
virus-like
particles
mRNA-based
vaccines).
Designing
developing
an
vaccine
(both
prophylactic
therapeutic)
would
long-term
solution
most
way
eliminate
COVID-19
pandemic.
Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
79(1-2), P. 13 - 24
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2
nsp12,
the
RNA-dependent
RNA-polymerase
plays
a
crucial
role
in
virus
replication.
Monitoring
effect
of
its
emerging
mutants
on
viral
replication
and
response
to
antiviral
drugs
is
important.
Nsp12
two
Egyptian
isolates
circulating
2020
2021
were
sequenced.
Both
included
P323L,
one
A529V.
Tracking
A529V
mutant
frequency,
it
relates
transience
peaked
C.36.3
variant
parent
C.36,
both
worldwide
February–August
2021,
enlisted
as
high
transmissible
variants
under
investigation
(VUI)
May
2021.
Mutants
reported
originate
from
Egypt
showed
an
abrupt
low
frequency
upon
screening,
we
analyzed
all
1104
nsp12
sequences.
mutation
was
36
records
with
June
As
possible
reappearance
might
obligate
actions
for
candidate
VUI,
predicted
co-effect
P323L
mutations
protein
stability
dynamics
through
structure
simulations.
Three
available
structures
drug–nsp12
interaction
used
representing
remdesivir,
suramin
favipiravir
drugs.
Remdesivir
increase
considerable
change
flexibility
while
extreme
interaction.
Results
predict
favored
efficiency
except
case
mutations.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 331 - 331
Published: Jan. 31, 2024
Patients
with
lymphoid
malignancies
are
at
increased
risk
of
death
or
prolonged
infection
due
to
COVID-19.
Data
on
the
influence
different
antineoplastic
treatment
modalities
outcomes
conflicting.
Anti-CD20
monoclonal
antibodies
increase
infection.
It
is
unclear
whether
this
affected
by
choice
antibody
(rituximab
vs.
obinutuzumab).
To
elucidate
role
therapy
COVID-19
outcomes,
KroHem
collected
data
patients
diagnosed
between
October
2020
and
April
2021.
A
total
314
were
identified,
75
untreated,
61
off
178
treatment.
The
mortality
rate
in
untreated
off-treatment
was
15%
16%;
9%
10%
had
In
on-treatment
group,
3%
still
positive
time
collection,
62%
recovered
35%
died;
42%
Disease
type,
use
anti-CD20
antibodies,
prior
autologous
stem-cell
transplantation
(ASCT)
line
did
not
significantly
affect
mortality.
Mortality
higher
older
(p
=
0.0078)
those
treated
purine
analogues
0.012).
Prolonged
more
frequent
0.012),
especially
obinutuzumab,
Age,
ASCT
These
suggest
that
age
main
factors
for
malignancies.
Obinutuzumab
further
increases
disease,
but
death,
comparison
rituximab.
Epidemiological
considerations
should
be
taken
into
account
when
choosing
appropriate
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Objective
To
evaluate
the
prevalence
and
risk
factors
of
painful
diabetic
peripheral
neuropathy
(PDPN)
in
patients
with
type
2
(DPN)
Hunan
Province,
establish
verify
prediction
model.
Methods
This
was
a
retrospective
study
involving
4908
patients,
all
were
randomly
divided
into
training
dataset(3436
cases)and
validation
dataset
(1472
cases)
ratio
7:3.
Electroneurogram,
clinical
signs,and
symptoms
used
to
neuropathy.
Least
absolute
shrinkage
selection
operator
(LASSO)
regression
select
optimal
factors,
multifactorial
logistic
analysis
build
Calibration
plots,
decision
curve
(DCA),
subject
work
characteristic
curves
(ROC)
assess
predictive
effects.
Result
The
PDPN
33.2%,
multivariate
model
showed
that
artery
disease,
duration
diabetes,
smoking,
HBA1c
independent
for
diabetes.
ROC
results
AUC
established
0.872
0.843
dataset.
calibration
show
has
good
consistency
significant
net
benefit.
Conclusion
33.2%
DPN
had
China.
Peripheral
are
is
based
on
above
which
can
well
predict
probability
PDPN.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 2371 - 2371
Published: March 19, 2023
Continuous
evaluation
of
real-world
treatment
effectiveness
COVID-19
medicines
is
required
due
to
the
ongoing
evolution
SARS-CoV-2
and
possible
emergence
resistance.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
analyze,
in
a
retrospective
manner,
outcomes
patients
hospitalized
with
during
pandemic
waves
dominated
by
Delta
Omicron
variants
treated
remdesivir
(RDV)
(n
=
762)
comparison
demographically
clinically
matched
group
not
any
antivirals
1060).
A
logistic
regression
analysis
revealed
that
RDV
was
associated
significantly
lower
risk
death
both
wave
(OR
0.42,
95%CI:
0.29-0.60;
p
<
0.0001)
Omicron-dominated
period
0.56,
0.35-0.92;
0.02).
Moreover,
RDV-treated
groups
were
characterized
percentage
requiring
mechanical
ventilation,
but
difference
statistically
significant.
This
first
evidence
remains
effective
dominance
more
pathogenic
those
cause
milder
course
disease,
continues
be
an
essential
element
therapy.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 1513 - 1513
Published: July 7, 2023
COVID-19
is
an
independent
risk
factor
for
pulmonary
embolism
(PE).
Little
known
about
alteplase
therapy
in
this
patient
group.
A
retrospective
study
analyzed
74
patients
with
PE
and
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS)
due
to
who
were
hospitalized
the
intensive
care
unit
2021.
Patients
or
without
confirmed
right
heart
thrombi
(RHT)
treated
unfractionated
heparin
alteplase.
The
mortality
rate
RHT
was
100%
compared
37.9%
55.2%
those
RHT,
respectively.
of
death
group
increased
delayed
thrombolysis
(p
=
0.009,
odds
ratio
(OR)
1.73
95%
CI
(confidence
interval)
1.14–2.62),
D-dimer
concentration
0.02,
OR
1.43
1.06–1.93),
decreased
PaO2/FiO2
0.001,
0.56
0.41–0.78).
receiver
operating
characteristic
method
determined
that
a
1-day
delay
thrombolytic
treatment,
>5.844
mg/L,
<144
mmHg
predicted
fatal
outcome.
severe
ARDS
increases
higher
levels,
PaO2/FiO2,
treatment.
Thrombolysis
seems
be
treatment
choice
RHT.
It
should
carried
out
as
soon
possible
after
diagnosis
established.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 2651 - 2651
Published: April 2, 2023
COVID-19
is
a
public
health
crisis
that
has
caused
numerous
deaths,
necessitated
an
increased
number
of
hospital
admissions,
and
led
to
extended
inpatient
stays.
This
study
aimed
identify
the
factors
associated
with
mortality,
intensive
care
unit
admission,
intubation,
length
stay
among
Jordanian
patients.
was
one-year
retrospective
745
patients
admitted
Jordan
University
Hospital.
Data
regarding
patients'
demographics,
clinical
co-morbid
conditions,
imaging,
laboratory
parameters,
admission
(ICU),
intubation
were
collected
from
their
medical
records
using
coding
manual.
The
data
revealed
overall
rates
COVID-19-related
ICU
invasive
23.0%,
28.3%,
10.8%,
respectively.
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD),
troponin,
lactate
dehydrogenase
(LDH),
O2
saturation
<90%
significantly
mortality
rate.
variables
heart
failure
use
remdesivir.
However,
gastrointestinal
(GI)
symptoms
only
intubation.
findings
this
suggest
study-related
outcomes
can
be
used
predict
severity
COVID-19,
they
inform
future
research
aiming
specific
populations
who
are
at
higher
risk
complications.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 2212 - 2212
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
The
pandemic
period
due
to
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
revolutionized
all
possible
areas
of
global
health.
Significant
consequences
were
also
related
diverse
extrapulmonary
manifestations
this
pathology.
liver
was
found
be
a
relatively
common
organ,
beyond
the
respiratory
tract,
affected
by
severe
acute
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2).
Multiple
studies
revealed
essential
role
chronic
(CLD)
in
general
outcome
infection.
Present
concerns
field
are
direct
hepatic
caused
COVID-19
and
pre-existing
disorders
as
risk
factors
for
course
Which
mechanism
has
key
phenomenon—previously
existing
disorder
or
failure
SARS-CoV-2—is
still
not
fully
clarified.
Alcoholic
(ALD)
constitutes
another
elucidated
context
Should
toxic
effects
ethanol
already
developed
cirrhosis
its
perceived
causative
triggering
factor
impairment
patients?
In
face
these
discrepancies,
we
decided
summarize
whole
picture
infection,
paying
special
attention
ALD
focusing
on
pathological
pathways
COVID-19,
toxicity
cirrhosis.
Drug Metabolism Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56(2), P. 127 - 144
Published: March 6, 2024
Severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
caused
the
emergence
of
COVID-19
pandemic
all
over
world.
Several
studies
have
suggested
that
antiviral
drugs
such
as
favipiravir
(FAV),
remdesivir
(RDV),
and
lopinavir
(LPV)
may
potentially
prevent
spread
virus
in
host
cells
person-to-person
transmission.
Simultaneously
with
widespread
use
these
drugs,
their
stability
action
mechanism
also
attracted
attention
many
researchers.
This
review
focuses
on
mechanism,
metabolites
degradation
products
(FAV,
RDV
LPV)
demonstrates
various
methods
for
quantification
discrimination
different
biological
samples.
Herein,
instrumental
analysis
main
form
or
metabolite
are
classified
into
two
types:
optical
chromatography
which
last
one
combination
detectors
provides
a
powerful
method
routine
analyses.
Some
representative
reported
this
details
them
carefully
explained.
It
is
hoped
will
be
good
guideline
study
provide
better
understanding
from
aspects
investigated
study.
Exploration of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 33 - 44
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Aim:
Utilizing
the
therapeutic
potentials
of
previously
approved
medications
against
a
new
target
or
pharmacological
response
is
known
as
drug
repurposing.
The
health
and
scientific
communities
are
under
continual
pressure
to
discover
compounds
with
antiviral
potential
due
rising
reports
viral
resistance
occurrence
re-emergence
outbreaks.
use
peptides
has
emerged
an
intriguing
option
in
this
search.
Here,
article
includes
current
United
States
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)-approved
that
might
be
enforced
for
treatment
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
carried
out
docking
study
protease
inhibitors.
Methods:
In
silico
techniques
like
molecular
was
using
Autodock
Vina
software.
Results:
studies
peptide-based
agents
SARS-CoV-2
[Protein
Data
Bank
(PDB)
ID:
7P35]
software
AutoDockTools
1.5.6.
Among
all
docked
ligands,
compound
velpatasvir
showed
interaction
residues
ILE213,
GLN256,
LEU141,
GLN189,
GLU166,
HIS41,
CYS145,
ASN142,
displayed
highest
score
–8.2
kcal/mol.
This
medication
could
novel
lead
candidate
treating
SARS-CoV-2.
Conclusions:
To
conclude,
peptide
based
their
binding
mode
catalytic
domain
receptor
reported.
On
docking,
have
remarkable
affinity
amino
acids
chain
A.
occupied
same
cavity
reference
maintaining
interactions
conserved
acid
essential
significant
inhibitory
potential,
especially
Current Computer - Aided Drug Design,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. 519 - 534
Published: Sept. 23, 2022
Background:
The
emergence
of
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARSCoV-
2)
variants
with
novel
spike
protein
mutations
has
been
shown
to
be
influencing
the
epidemiological
and
clinical
aspects
COVID-19
pandemic.
Objective:
Due
studies
showing
various
dietary
benefits
zinc
as
a
viral
replication
inhibitor
well
an
immunity
enhancer,
organometallic
complexes
incorporating
ions
can
ideal
antiviral
candidates
due
their
structural
variation
diverse
stereochemistry.
Methods:
In
silico
were
conducted
for
virtual
screening
SARSCoV-
host
proteins
explore
effect
on
entry
activity.
Molegro
Virtual
Docker
along
AutoDock
was
used
identification
potential
SARS-CoV-2
from
Cambridge
Structural
Database
(CSD).
Molecular
dynamics
(MD),
density
functional
theory
(DFT),
chemical
absorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
excretion,
toxicity
properties
(ADMET)
support
findings
screening.
Results:
correlation
RNA-dependent
RNA
polymerase
receptorbinding
domain
bound
ACE2
docking
results,
compound
(bis(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole)-
bis(2-furoato)-zinc(ii))
(CSD
code
ECOZAA)
occurs
metal
complex
receptor
inhibitor.
ECOZAA
observed
(in
binding
affinity
=
-
179.29kcal/mol)
behave
better
than
clinically
approved
drug
Remdesivir
-62.69kcal/mol)
against
polymerase.
large
HOMO-
LUMO
gap
is
indication
low
reactivity
great
kinetic
stability
compound.
Conclusion:
Thus,
this
study
highlights
use
inhibitors.