The chronicle of COVID-19: possible strategies to curb the pandemic.

The chronicle of COVID-19: possible strategies to curb the pandemic.
Curr Med Chem. 2020 Jul 02;:
Authors: Kumar R, Harilal S, Al-Sehemi AG, Mathew GE, Carradori S, Mathew B
Abstract
COVID-19, an epidemic that emerged in Wuhan, has become a pandemic affecting worldwide and is in a rapidly evolving condition. Day by day, the confirmed cases and deaths are increasing many folds. SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus; therefore, limited data are available to curb the disease. Epidemiological approaches, isolation, quarantine, social distancing, lockdown, and curfew are being employed to halt the spread of the disease. Individual and joint efforts all over the world are producing a wealth of data and information which are expected to produce therapeutic strategies against COVID-19. Current research focuses on the utilization of antiviral drugs, repurposing strategies, vaccine development as well as basic to advanced research about the organism and the infection. The review focuses on the life cycle, targets, and possible therapeutic strategies, which can lead to further research and development of COVID-19 therapy.
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Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry - July 1, 2020 Category: Chemistry Authors: Kumar R, Harilal S, Al-Sehemi AG, Mathew GE, Carradori S, Mathew B Tags: Curr Med Chem Source Type: research