The Endothelin Receptor Antagonist Macitentan Inhibits Human Cytomegalovirus Infection

The Endothelin Receptor Antagonist Macitentan Inhibits Human Cytomegalovirus Infection

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients and a major etiological factor for congenital birth defects in newborns. Ganciclovir and its pro-drug valganciclovir are the preferred drugs in use today for prophylaxis and treatmen...

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Main Authors: Natalia Landázuri, Jennifer Gorwood, Ylva Terelius, Fredrik Öberg, Koon Chu Yaiw, Afsar Rahbar, Cecilia Söderberg-Nauclér
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
cytomegalovirus
endothelin receptor
repurposing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/11/3072

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