The Potential of Algal Biotechnology to Produce Antiviral Compounds and Biopharmaceuticals

The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to an unprecedented pandemic, which demands urgent development of antiviral drugs and antibodies; as well as prophylactic approaches, namely vaccines. Algae biotechnology has much to offer in this scenari...

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Main Authors: Sergio Rosales-Mendoza, Ileana García-Silva, Omar González-Ortega, José M. Sandoval-Vargas, Ashwini Malla, Sornkanok Vimolmangkang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/18/4049