Widely known for its anti-inflammatory effects, naproxen has emerged as a potential antiviral agent against SARS-CoV-2. By targeting the viral nucleoprotein (N), naproxen impedes RNA binding and oligomerization processes critical for viral replication. Unlike other NSAIDs, it effectively reduced SARS-CoV-2 replication in cell-based studies and preserved epithelial integrity. Naproxen’s combination of antiviral and anti-inflammatory actions positions it as a promising, affordable treatment for COVID-19.
Terrier, O., Dilly, S., Pizzorno, A., Chalupska, D., Humpolickova, J., Bouřa, E., Berenbaum, F., Quideau, S., Lina, B., Fève, B., Adnet, F., Sabbah, M., Rosa-Calatrava, M., Maréchal, V., Henri, J., and Slama-Schwok, A., 2021. Naproxen exhibits antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties against SARS-CoV-2. Molecules.
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Terrier, O., Dilly, S., Pizzorno, A., Chalupska, D., Humpolickova, J., Bouřa, E., Berenbaum, F., Quideau, S., Lina, B., Fève, B., Adnet, F., Sabbah, M., Rosa-Calatrava, M., Maréchal, V., Henri, J., and Slama-Schwok, A., 2021. Naproxen exhibits antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties against SARS-CoV-2. Molecules.
Terrier, O., Dilly, S., Pizzorno, A., Chalupska, D., Humpolickova, J., Bouřa, E., Berenbaum, F., Quideau, S., Lina, B., Fève, B., Adnet, F., Sabbah, M., Rosa-Calatrava, M., Maréchal, V., Henri, J., and Slama-Schwok, A., 2021. Naproxen exhibits antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties against SARS-CoV-2. Molecules.
Terrier, O., Dilly, S., Pizzorno, A., Chalupska, D., Humpolickova, J., Bouřa, E., Berenbaum, F., Quideau, S., Lina, B., Fève, B., Adnet, F., Sabbah, M., Rosa-Calatrava, M., Maréchal, V., Henri, J., and Slama-Schwok, A., 2021. Naproxen exhibits antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties against SARS-CoV-2. Molecules.