Cheminformatics-Based Identification of Potential Novel Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Natural Compounds of African Origin

Cheminformatics-Based Identification of Potential Novel Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Natural Compounds of African Origin

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has impacted negatively on public health and socioeconomic status, globally. Although, there are currently no specific drugs approved, several existing drugs are being repurposed, bu...

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Main Authors:	Samuel K. Kwofie, Emmanuel Broni, Seth O. Asiedu, Gabriel B. Kwarko, Bismark Dankwa, Kweku S. Enninful, Elvis K. Tiburu, Michael D. Wilson
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:	Molecules
Subjects:	SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus African natural products molecular docking virtual screening molecular dynamics
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/2/406

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