Integrin/TGF-β1 Inhibitor GLPG-0187 Blocks SARS-CoV-2 Delta and Omicron Pseudovirus Infection of Airway Epithelial Cells In Vitro, Which Could Attenuate Disease Severity

As COVID-19 continues to pose major risk for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, immunocompromised, patients with cancer, and those with contraindications to vaccination, novel treatment strategies are urgently needed. SARS-CoV-2 infects target cells via RGD-binding integrins, either inde...

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Main Authors: Kelsey E. Huntington, Lindsey Carlsen, Eui-Young So, Matthias Piesche, Olin Liang, Wafik S. El-Deiry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/15/5/618