Small-molecule antiviral drug targets ACE2 receptor to block coronaviruses from entering cells

Small-molecule antiviral drug targets ACE2 receptor to block coronaviruses from entering cells

Publication date: Jun 26, 2026

This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility:The small-molecule antiviral MB-32 (the yellow molecule in the image) attaches to a specific part of the ACE2 protein on cells, helping block different coronaviruses and their variants from entering and infecting the cel .. .

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Homeostasis Ace2
Pangolin Antiviral
Pansarbecoviruses Candidate
Professor Coronaviruses
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Type Source Name
drug DRUGBANK BENZOTHIAZOLE
disease MESH SARS-CoV-2 infection
pathway REACTOME SARS-CoV-2 Infection
drug DRUGBANK Isoxaflutole
disease MESH viral infection
disease MESH infection
disease MESH image

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