Alina Metzen

Structure-based macrocyclization of α-ketoamides leads to potent inhibitors of coronaviral and enteroviral proteases

Viral proteases represent validated targets for direct-acting antivirals and the treatment of associated infections. In co-crystal structures of Mpro of SARS-CoV-2 with peptidomimetic inhibitors, we noticed a spatial proximity of sidechains filling the S1’ and S2 pockets, as well as those filling S3 and S1 pockets. To...