COVID-19 associated complications and potential therapeutic targets

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The global pandemic COVID-19, caused by novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has emerged as severe public health issue crippling world health care systems. Substantial knowledge has been generated about the pathophysiology of the disease and possible treatment modalities in a relatively short span of time. As of August 19, 2020, there is no approved drug for the treatment of COVID-19. More than 600 clinical trials for potential therapeutics are underway and the results are expected soon. Based on early experience, different treatment such as anti-viral drugs (remdesivir, favipiravir, lopinavir/ritonavir), corticosteroids (methylprednisolone, dexamethasone) or convalescent plasma therapy are recommended in addition to supportive care and symptomatic therapy. There are several treatments currently being investigated to address the pathological conditions associated with COVID-19. This review provides currently available information and insight into pathophysiology of the disease, potential targets, and relevant clinical trials for COVID-19.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:886

Enthalten in:

European journal of pharmacology - 886(2020) vom: 05. Nov., Seite 173548

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Monpara, Jasmin D [VerfasserIn]
Sodha, Srushti J [VerfasserIn]
Gupta, Pardeep K [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Clinical trials
Journal Article
Pathophysiology
Pharmacotherapy
Review
SARS-Cov-2

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Date Completed 26.10.2020

Date Revised 15.12.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173548

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NLM314989390