The applicability of G-quadruplexes(G4s)as antiviral targets,therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools for coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is currently being evaluated,which has drawn the extensive attention of the sc...The applicability of G-quadruplexes(G4s)as antiviral targets,therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools for coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is currently being evaluated,which has drawn the extensive attention of the scientific community.During the COVID-19 pandemic,research in this field is rapidly accumulating.In this review,we summarize the latest achievements and breakthroughs in the use of G4s as antiviral targets,therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools for COVID-19,particularly using G4 ligands.Finally,strength and weakness regarding G4s in anti-SARS-CoV-2 field are highlighted for prospective future projects.展开更多
基金Financial support was provided by the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFA0709202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91856205,21820102009,22237006,22107098,22122704)the Key Program of Frontier of Sciences(CAS QYZDJ-SSW-SLHO52).
文摘The applicability of G-quadruplexes(G4s)as antiviral targets,therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools for coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is currently being evaluated,which has drawn the extensive attention of the scientific community.During the COVID-19 pandemic,research in this field is rapidly accumulating.In this review,we summarize the latest achievements and breakthroughs in the use of G4s as antiviral targets,therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools for COVID-19,particularly using G4 ligands.Finally,strength and weakness regarding G4s in anti-SARS-CoV-2 field are highlighted for prospective future projects.