Morphogenetic (Mucin Expression) as Well as Potential Anti-Corona Viral Activity of the Marine Secondary Metabolite Polyphosphate on A549 Cells
The mucus layer of the nasopharynx and bronchial epithelium has a barrier function against inhaled pathogens such as the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. We recently found that inorganic polyphosphate (polyP), a physiological, metabolic energy (ATP)-providing polymer released from blood platelets, blocks the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/18/12/639 |