Identification of SARS-CoV2-mediated suppression of NRF2 signaling reveals a potent antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity of 4-octyl-itaconate and dimethyl fumarate
D. Olagnier, E. Farahani, J. Thyrsted, J. B. Cadanet, A. Herengt, M. Idorn, A. Hait, B. Hernaez, A. Knudsen, M. B. Iversen, M. Schilling, S. E. Jorgensen, M. Thomsen, L. Reinert, M. Lappe, , C. K. Holm
The paper identifies NRF2 agonists 4-OI and DMF as inhibitors of SARS-CoV2 replication and inflammatory responses, effective against multiple viruses.
bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2020Microbiology