Drug Repurposing Campaigns for Human Cytomegalovirus Identify a Natural Compound Targeting the Immediate-Early 2 (IE2) Protein: A Comment on "The Natural Flavonoid Compound Deguelin Inhibits HCMV Lytic Replication within Fibroblasts".

The article discusses the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) as a major opportunistic pathogen for immunocompromised individuals. The virus caused mortality and morbidity with congenital defects due to lacking of an effective vaccine. The article also discusses the three independent drug directed against HCMV.