Molecules (Mar 2023)

Enhanced Remdesivir Analogues to Target SARS-CoV-2

  • Ryuichi Majima,
  • Tiffany C. Edwards,
  • Christine D. Dreis,
  • Robert J. Geraghty,
  • Laurent F. Bonnac

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28062616
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 28, no. 6
p. 2616

Abstract

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We report the short synthesis of novel C-nucleoside Remdesivir analogues, their cytotoxicity and an in vitro evaluation against SARS-CoV-2 (CoV2). The described compounds are nucleoside analogues bearing a nitrogen heterocycle as purine analogues. The hybrid structures described herein are designed to enhance the anti-CoV2 activity of Remdesivir. The compounds were evaluated for their cytotoxicity and their anti-CoV2 effect. We discuss the impact of combining both sugar and base modifications on the biological activities of these compounds, their lack of cytotoxicity and their antiviral efficacy.

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