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Chitin and Chitosan As Tools to Combat Covid-19: A Triple Approach Publisher Pubmed



Safarzadeh M1 ; Sadeghi S2 ; Azizi M3 ; Rastegaripouyani M1 ; Pouriran R4 ; Haji Molla Hoseini M5, 6
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Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Published:2021


Abstract

The progressive and fatal outbreak of the newly emerged coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, necessitates rigorous collaboration of all health care systems and researchers from all around the world to bring such a devastating pandemic under control. As there is so far no officially approved drug or ideal vaccine for this disease, investigations on this infectious disease are actively pursued. Chitin and chitosan have shown promising results against viral infections. In this review, we first delve into the problematic consequences of viral pandemics followed by an introduction on SARS-CoV-2 taxonomical classification. Then, we elaborate on the immunology of COVID-19. Common antiviral therapies and their related limitations are described and finally, the potential applicability of chitin and chitosan to fight this overwhelming viral pandemic is addressed. © 2021
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