Melittin (MEL) is a 26-amino acid polypeptide with a variety of pharmacological and
toxicological effects, which include strong surface activity on cell lipid membranes, hemolytic …

Bee venom (BV), a type of defensive venom, has been confirmed to have favorable
activities, such as anti-tumor, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-infectivity …

During the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, symptoms of
depression are commonly documented among both symptomatic and asymptomatic …

In this study, a series of 1, 3, 4-oxadiazoles carrying the isatin moiety (IVa–g) as anti-SARS-
CoV-2 agents were designed and synthesized. Molecular docking of the compounds (IVa–g) …

Despite tremendous efforts in the past two years, our understanding of severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), virus–host interactions, immune …

In late December 2019, a novel coronavirus, namely severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), escaped the animal–human interface and emerged as an …

The COVID19 pandemic has led to multipronged approaches for treatment of the disease.
Since de novo discovery of drugs is time consuming, repurposing of molecules is now …

Melittin, a main component of bee venom, is a cationic amphiphilic peptide with a linear α-
helix structure. It has been reported that melittin can exert pharmacological effects, such as …

Coronavidae viruses, such as SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2, and MERS-CoV, cause severe
lower respiratory tract infection, acute respiratory distress syndrome and extrapulmonary …

Antiviral peptides and antiviral polysaccharides can play a major role in the prevention and
treatment of emerging viral health problems. These antiviral compounds are biocompatible …