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Mass spectrometry reveals potential of β-lactams as SARS-CoV-2 M pro inhibitors.

Authors :
Malla TR
Tumber A
John T
Brewitz L
Strain-Damerell C
Owen CD
Lukacik P
Chan HTH
Maheswaran P
Salah E
Duarte F
Yang H
Rao Z
Walsh MA
Schofield CJ
Source :
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) [Chem Commun (Camb)] 2021 Feb 15; Vol. 57 (12), pp. 1430-1433.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The main viral protease (Mpro) of SARS-CoV-2 is a nucleophilic cysteine hydrolase and a current target for anti-viral chemotherapy. We describe a high-throughput solid phase extraction coupled to mass spectrometry Mpro assay. The results reveal some β-lactams, including penicillin esters, are active site reacting Mpro inhibitors, thus highlighting the potential of acylating agents for Mpro inhibition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1364-548X
Volume :
57
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33462575
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1039/d0cc06870e