Cordycepin inhibits virus replication in dengue virus-infected vero cells

• Main Authors: Aussara Panya, Pucharee Songprakhon, Suthida Panwong, Kanyaluck Jantakee, Thida Kaewkod, Yingmanee Tragoolpua, Nunghathai Sawasdee, Vannajan Sanghiran Lee, Piyarat Nimmanpipug, Pa Thai Yenchitsomanus
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/76162
• Institution: Mahidol University

Dengue virus (DENV) infection causes mild to severe illness in humans that can lead to fatality in severe cases. Currently, no specific drug is available for the treatment of DENV infection. Thus, the development of an anti-DENV drug is urgently required. Cordycepin (3′-deoxyadenosine), which is a m...