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Remdesivir has previously unknown anti-viral immunomodulatory properties through the Adenosine A2A Receptor pathway


ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled an urgent need for new anti-virals to control emerging infectious diseases and potential future pandemics. Classic anti-virals are currently designed to directly interfere with pathogens. However, anti-virals are often insufficient to rapidly clear infections in the absence of an effective immune response. Immunotherapy could complement the use of anti-virals, however its application to infectious diseases remains largely unexplored. In this work, we found that the anti-viral drug remdesivir has previously unknown immunomodulatory properties which contribute to its therapeutic effect against SARS-CoV-2. These properties are due to remdesivir metabolite, GS-441524, acting as an Adenosine A2A Receptor antagonist, a function that is distinct from its intrinsic anti-viral activity. Our findings support a new rationale for the design of next-generation anti-viral agents with dual – immunomodulatory and intrinsic - anti-viral properties. These compounds could represent game-changing therapies to control emerging viral diseases and future pandemics.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE236563 | GEO | 2024/09/11

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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