Mina Rezghi Rami, Maryam Meskini, Nahid Rezaei Khozani, Shayan Forouzandehdel, Saeideh Momtaz, Soumya Ghosh, Nima Rezaei, Amir Hossein Abdolghaffari
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Abstract
The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak spread rapidly worldwide. Yet, there is no identifiable antiviral treatment, so an effective drug is urgently needed. Preventive strategies and oxygen therapy are the main practical approaches to prevent and treat COVID-19. Clinical trials are in progress for the antiviral and immunomodulation agents that eventually are being developed for COVID-19 treatment. Pharmacological, immunotherapies, natural-based supplements, biologics, and combination therapies interventions have been established. The concept of drug repurposing was re-visited, and many conventional antivirals or immunosuppresses were evaluated for Efficacy against COVID-19 infection. Even though much has been published, the rapid progression of therapeutic strategies and unpredictable disease alterations necessitates continual information updates. This review defines drug repurposing and summarizes a medication developed for other therapeutic approaches rather than SARS-CoV-2 treatment. Furthermore, we provide data on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) on COVID-19. Additionally, biological and advanced Nano-based drug delivery systems are reviewed.
期刊介绍:
The aim of this journal is to foster the growth of scientific research among Iranian scientists and to provide a medium which brings the fruits of their research to the attention of the world’s scientific community. The journal publishes original research findings – which may be theoretical, experimental or both - reviews, techniques, and comments spanning all subjects in the field of basic sciences, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology and Earth Sciences