Anatomy of a molecule: What makes remdesivir unique?

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https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/science/031720/what-makes-remdesivir-a-promising-antiviral

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0154-3459

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2020-03-17

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Oldach, Laurel and Katherine Seley-Radtke. "Anatomy of a molecule: What makes remdesivir unique?". American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. March 17, 2020. https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/science/031720/what-makes-remdesivir-a-promising-antiviral

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antiviral
SARS-nCoV-2
World Health Organization

Abstract

Clinical trials around the world are testing remdesivir, a nucleotide analog, for possible effects against the novel coronavirus. We asked some experts what makes the molecule interesting.