INTRODUCTION.
The
high
prevalence
of
mutations
in
the
SARS-CoV-2
genome
raises
particular
concerns
about
resistance
virus
to
current
antiviral
therapy,
including
inhibitors
main
protease,
or
3C-like
protease
(3CLpro),
and
RNA-dependent
RNA
polymerase
(RdRp).
AIM.
This
study
aimed
analyse
prevalence,
spectrum,
causes
conferring
approved
pipeline
RdRp
3CLpro
on
basis
clinical,
virological,
genotypic
data.
DISCUSSION.
authors
have
analysed
antivirals
(RdRp
inhibitors,
remdesivir
molnupiravir,
paxlovid)
2021–2024.
results
suggest
that
certain
existed
prior
use
these
antivirals.
resistance-conferring
does
not
exceed
0.5%
global
population.
However,
clinical
experimental
studies
demonstrate
possibility
a
more
than
200-fold
reduction
susceptibility
medicinal
products
and,
particular,
emergence
multidrug-resistant
variants.
is
especially
important
for
immunocompromised
patients.
can
persist
such
patients
many
months,
during
which
spontaneous
selection-driven
render
therapy
ineffective.
would
create
risk
spreading
drug-resistant
variants
and/or
adverse
outcomes
CONCLUSIONS.
As
COVID-19
treatment
coverage
increases,
there
may
be
rise
virus.
presented
data
indicate
need
genomic
epidemiological
surveillance,
an
analysis
potential
targets
based
observations.
In
future,
surveillance
determine
strategy
develop
new
inhibitors)
adjusted
resistant
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 3, 2023
Abstract
Persistent
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infections
have
been
reported
in
immune-compromised
individuals
and
people
undergoing
immune-modulatory
treatments.
Although
intrahost
evolution
has
documented,
direct
evidence
of
subsequent
transmission
continued
stepwise
adaptation
is
lacking.
Here
we
describe
sequential
persistent
SARS-CoV-2
three
that
led
to
the
emergence,
forward
transmission,
a
new
Omicron
sublineage,
BA.1.23,
over
an
eight-month
period.
The
initially
transmitted
BA.1.23
variant
encoded
seven
additional
amino
acid
substitutions
within
spike
protein
(E96D,
R346T,
L455W,
K458M,
A484V,
H681R,
A688V),
displayed
substantial
resistance
neutralization
by
sera
from
boosted
and/or
BA.1-infected
study
participants.
Subsequent
replication
resulted
(S254F,
N448S,
F456L,
M458K,
F981L,
S982L)
as
well
five
other
virus
proteins.
Our
findings
demonstrate
not
only
BA.1
lineage
can
diverge
further
its
already
exceptionally
mutated
genome
but
also
patients
with
transmit
these
viral
variants.
Thus,
there
is,
urgent
need
implement
strategies
prevent
prolonged
limit
spread
newly
emerging,
neutralization-resistant
variants
vulnerable
patients.
Med,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(11), P. 813 - 824.e4
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Antiviral
and
antibody
therapies
for
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
are
being
recommended
high-risk
patients,
but
the
potential
development
of
multidrug-resistant
mutations
in
immunocompromised
patients
is
unclear.To
investigate
treatment
course
cases
prolonged
viral
shedding
an
patient
with
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
we
conducted
longitudinal
measurements
laboratory
tests,
chest
computed
tomography
(CT)
image
evaluations,
titers,
antigen
levels
nasopharyngeal
swabs.
Furthermore,
performed
whole-genome
sequencing
digital
PCR
analysis
to
examine
mechanisms
drug
resistance.We
present
a
case
65-year-old
man
history
malignant
lymphoma
who
was
treated
multiple
antiviral
therapies,
including
sotrovimab,
remdesivir,
paxlovid
(nirmatrelvir/ritonavir),
molnupiravir.
Initially,
decreased
after
treatments.
However,
virus
rebounded,
showed
no
virologic
response.
The
genome
revealed
single
Omicron
subvariant
(BA.1.1),
which
evolved
within
host
during
disease
progression.
viruses
had
acquired
resistance
nirmatrelvir
(3
chymotrypsin-like
protease
[3CLpro]
E166
A/V),
sotrovimab
(spike
P337L
E340K),
remdesivir
(RNA-dependent
RNA
polymerase
[RdRp]
V166L).Our
results
indicate
that
survival
fitness
persist
infected
subpopulation
selection
pressure.This
study
supported
by
JSPS
KAKENHI
Early-Career
Scientists
18K16292
(Y.H.),
Grant-in-Aid
Scientific
Research
(B)
20H03668
23H02955
YASUDA
Medical
Foundation
Uehara
Memorial
Takeda
Science
Kato
Bioscience
(Y.H.).
Drugs,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(13), P. 1215 - 1237
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Remdesivir
(Veklury®),
a
nucleotide
analogue
prodrug
with
broad-spectrum
antiviral
activity,
is
approved
for
the
treatment
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
illness
caused
by
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
infection.
Unlike
some
antivirals,
remdesivir
has
low
potential
drug-drug
interactions.
In
pivotal
ACTT-1
trial
in
hospitalized
patients
COVID-19,
daily
intravenous
infusions
significantly
reduced
time
to
recovery
relative
placebo.
Subsequent
trials
provided
additional
support
efficacy
moderate
or
greater
benefit
seen
minimal
oxygen
requirements
at
baseline.
Clinical
also
demonstrated
other
patient
populations,
including
outpatients
high
risk
progression
as
well
paediatric
patients.
terms
mortality,
results
were
equivocal.
However,
appeared
have
small
mortality
who
not
already
being
ventilated
was
generally
tolerated
clinical
trials,
but
pharmacovigilance
data
found
an
increased
hepatic,
renal
and
cardiovascular
adverse
drug
reactions
real-world
setting.
conclusion,
represents
useful
option
particularly
those
require
supplemental
oxygen.
Coronavirus
(COVID-19)
first
reported
China
quickly
spread
around
world.
The
symptoms
COVID-19
can
vary
from
person
person,
people
having
no
others
becoming
very
unwell.
Most
treat
their
home,
may
be
admitted
hospital
and/or
treated
specialized
medications
such
(Veklury®).
medicine
that
reduce
amount
virus
causes
COVID-19.
It
given
once
day,
usually
5–10
days,
infusion.
been
shown
improve
children
adolescents.
death
are
before
they
start
treatment.
A
3-day
course
effective
whose
age
underlying
health
puts
them
severely
ill.
tolerated.
Therefore,
especially
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 4, 2023
Nirmatrelvir,
an
oral
antiviral
agent
that
targets
a
SARS-CoV-2
main
protease
(3CLpro),
is
clinically
useful
against
infection
with
including
its
omicron
variants.
Since
most
subvariants
have
reduced
sensitivity
to
many
monoclonal
antibody
therapies,
potential
resistance
nirmatrelvir
major
public
health
concern.
Several
amino
acid
substitutions
been
identified
as
being
responsible
for
susceptibility
nirmatrelvir.
Among
them,
we
selected
L50F/E166V
and
L50F/E166A/L167F
in
the
3CLpro
because
these
combinations
of
are
unlikely
affect
virus
fitness.
We
prepared
characterized
delta
variants
possessing
Nsp5-L50F/E166V
Nsp5-L50F/E166A/L167F.
Both
mutant
viruses
showed
decreased
their
growth
VeroE6/TMPRSS2
cells
was
delayed.
attenuated
phenotypes
male
hamster
model,
maintained
airborne
transmissibility,
were
outcompeted
by
wild-type
co-infection
experiments
absence
nirmatrelvir,
but
less
so
presence
drug.
These
results
suggest
Nsp5-L50F/E166A/L167F
do
not
become
dominant
nature.
However,
it
important
closely
monitor
emergence
nirmatrelvir-resistant
resistant
additional
compensatory
mutations
could
emerge,
outcompete
virus,
dominant.
Cell chemical biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(4), P. 632 - 657
Published: April 1, 2024
Over
four
years
have
passed
since
the
beginning
of
COVID-19
pandemic.
The
scientific
response
has
been
rapid
and
effective,
with
many
therapeutic
monoclonal
antibodies
small
molecules
developed
for
clinical
use.
However,
given
ability
viruses
to
become
resistant
antivirals,
it
is
perhaps
no
surprise
that
field
identified
resistance
nearly
all
these
compounds.
Here,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
review
profile
each
therapeutics.
We
hope
this
resource
provides
an
atlas
mutations
be
aware
agent,
particularly
as
springboard
considerations
next
generation
antivirals.
Finally,
discuss
outlook
thoughts
moving
forward
in
how
continue
manage
this,
next,
Microbiology Spectrum,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(5)
Published: Oct. 3, 2022
Imagine
a
future
viral
pandemic
where
if
you
test
positive
for
the
new
virus,
can
quickly
take
some
medicines
at
home
few
days
so
that
do
not
get
too
sick.
To
date,
only
single
drugs
have
been
approved
outpatient
use
against
SARS-CoV-2,
and
we
are
learning
these
limitations
may
succumb
to
drug
resistance.
The Journal of Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
228(9), P. 1263 - 1273
Published: July 19, 2023
Abstract
Background
Remdesivir
is
approved
for
treatment
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
in
nonhospitalized
and
hospitalized
adult
pediatric
patients.
Here
we
present
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
resistance
analyses
from
the
phase
3
ACTT-1
randomized
placebo-controlled
trial
conducted
participants
with
COVID-19.
Methods
Swab
samples
were
collected
at
baseline
longitudinally
through
day
29.
SARS-CoV-2
genomes
sequenced
using
next-generation
sequencing.
Phenotypic
analysis
was
directly
on
participant
virus
isolates
and/or
subgenomic
replicons
expressing
mutations
identified
Nsp12
target
gene.
Results
Among
both
postbaseline
sequencing
data,
emergent
substitutions
observed
12
31
(38.7%)
30
(40.0%)
remdesivir
placebo
arms,
respectively.
No
arm
more
than
1
participant.
Phenotyping
showed
low
to
no
change
susceptibility
relative
wild-type
reference
tested:
A16V
(0.8-fold
EC50),
P323L
+
V792I
(2.2-fold),
C799F
(2.5-fold),
K59N
(1.0-fold),
(3.4-fold).
Conclusions
The
similar
rate
emerging
arms
minimal
among
tested
support
a
high
barrier
development
COVID-19
Clinical
Trials
Registration.
NCT04280705.
Infection and Drug Resistance,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 531 - 541
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Introduction:
Various
therapeutic
agents
are
being
developed
for
the
treatment
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19).
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
to
accumulate
information
regarding
features
drug-resistant
viruses
these
antiviral
drugs.
Methods:
We
investigated
emergence
dual-drug
resistance
in
a
kidney
transplant
recipient
who
received
sotrovimab
(from
day
0)
and
remdesivir
(RDV)
8
17).
sequenced
whole
viral
genomes
from
nasopharyngeal
swabs
taken
on
0
seven
points
after
starting
(on
days
12,
19,
23,
37,
43,
48,
58).
The
genetic
traits
wild-type
(day
descendant
(after
12)
were
determined
by
comparing
with
those
Wuhan
strain
strain,
respectively.
Three
isolates
samples
collected
0,
37)
their
escape
ability
growth
kinetics
vitro.
Results:
resistant
mutation
(S:E340K)
RDV
RdRp:V792I
(nt:
G15814A)
emerged
within
12
11
19)
treatment,
23
isolate
harboring
S:E340K/RdRp:V791I
was
both
RDV,
showing
364-
2.73-fold
higher
respectively,
compared
wild-type.
Moreover,
isolate,
37
accumulated
multiple
additional
mutations
had
level
Conclusion:
Drug-resistant
variants
double
(S:E340K/RdRp:V791I)
became
dominant
suggesting
that
even
combination
therapy
involving
may
emerge
rapidly
immunocompromised
patients.
dual-resistant
lower
virus
yields
than
vitro,
they
paid
fitness
cost.
Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2,
sotrovimab,
remdesivir,
drug
resistance,
immunosuppression
mBio,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 20, 2023
ABSTRACT
Coronaviruses
(CoVs)
encode
nonstructural
proteins
1–16
(nsps
1–16)
which
form
replicase
complexes
that
mediate
viral
RNA
synthesis.
Remdesivir
(RDV)
is
an
adenosine
nucleoside
analog
antiviral
inhibits
CoV
RDV
resistance
mutations
have
been
reported
only
in
the
protein
12
RNA-dependent
polymerase
(nsp12-RdRp).
We
here
show
a
substitution
mutation
nsp13-helicase
(nsp13-HEL
A335V)
of
betacoronavirus
murine
hepatitis
virus
(MHV)
was
selected
during
passage
with
parent
compound
confers
partial
independently
and
additively
when
expressed
co-selected
nsp12-RdRp.
The
MHV
A335V
did
not
enhance
replication
or
competitive
fitness
compared
to
WT
remained
sensitive
active
cytidine
molnupiravir
(MOV).
Biochemical
analysis
SARS-CoV-2
helicase
encoding
homologous
(A336V)
demonstrates
mutant
retained
ability
associate
core
nsps
7,
8,
but
had
impaired
unwinding
ATPase
activity.
Together,
these
data
identify
novel
determinant
nsp13-HEL
enzymatic
activity,
define
new
genetic
pathway
for
resistance,
demonstrate
importance
surveillance
testing
arise
genomes.
IMPORTANCE
Despite
development
effective
vaccines
against
COVID-19,
continued
circulation
emergence
variants
support
need
antivirals
such
as
RDV.
Understanding
pathways
essential
emerging
variants,
combination
therapies,
identifying
potential
targets
inhibition.
also
impairs
functions,
supporting
studying
individual
cooperative
functions
7–16
has
GISAID
database
genomes,
highlighting
helicase.
Viruses,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 1970 - 1970
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Nirmatrelvir,
which
targets
the
SARS-CoV-2
main
protease
(Mpro),
is
first-in-line
drug
for
prevention
and
treatment
of
severe
COVID-19,
additional
Mpro
inhibitors
are
in
development.
However,
risk
resistance
development
threatens
future
efficacy
such
direct-acting
antivirals.
To
gain
knowledge
on
viral
correlates
to
inhibitors,
we
selected
resistant
under
with
nirmatrelvir-related
inhibitor
boceprevir.
during
five
escape
experiments
VeroE6
cells
showed
cross-resistance
nirmatrelvir
up
7.3-fold
increased
half-maximal
effective
concentration
compared
original
SARS-CoV-2,
determined
concentration–response
experiments.
Sequence
analysis
revealed
that
viruses
harbored
substitutions
L50F
A173V.
For
reverse
genetic
studies,
these
were
introduced
into
a
cell-culture-infectious
clone.
Infectivity
titration
stability
cell-culture-derived
engineered
mutants
rescued
fitness
cost
conferred
by
In
experiments,
A173V
was
driver
boceprevir
nirmatrelvir.
Structural
suggested
can
cause
making
binding
less
favorable.
This
study
contributes
comprehensive
overview
profile
COVID-19
thus
inform
population
monitoring
contribute
pandemic
preparedness.