Phytochemicals as a potential inhibitor of Spike Protein of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant
Tuti Ratnasari,
Faizah Fulyani,
Endang Mahati
Abstract:Background: More than 50 mutations have been found in Omicron SARS-CoV-2. Most Omicron mutations are located in the spike protein, which plays a pivotal role in virus infection. The mutated spike protein in the Omicron variant increases virus transmissibility and potentially threatens the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and antibody therapies. Herbal plants, such as Indian Ayurveda, African herbal plants, and Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM), have been studied as SARS-CoV-2 potential therapy in several c… Show more
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