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Chitin and chitosan as tools to combat COVID-19: A triple approach #MMPMID33930442
Safarzadeh M; Sadeghi S; Azizi M; Rastegari-Pouyani M; Pouriran R; Haji Molla Hoseini M
Int J Biol Macromol 2021[Jul]; 183 (ä): 235-244 PMID33930442show ga
The progressive and fatal outbreak of the newly emerged coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, necessitates rigorous collaboration of all health care systems and researchers from all around the world to bring such a devastating pandemic under control. As there is so far no officially approved drug or ideal vaccine for this disease, investigations on this infectious disease are actively pursued. Chitin and chitosan have shown promising results against viral infections. In this review, we first delve into the problematic consequences of viral pandemics followed by an introduction on SARS-CoV-2 taxonomical classification. Then, we elaborate on the immunology of COVID-19. Common antiviral therapies and their related limitations are described and finally, the potential applicability of chitin and chitosan to fight this overwhelming viral pandemic is addressed.