Bromodomain and Extraterminal Protein Inhibitor, Apabetalone (RVX-208), Reduces ACE2 Expression and Attenuates SARS-CoV-2 Infection in vitro
D. Gilham, A. L. Smith, L. Fu, D. Y. Moore, A. Muralidharan, S. P. M. Reid, S. C. Stotz, J. O. Johansson, M. Sweeney, N. C. Wong, E. Kulikowski, D. El-Gamal
This study shows apabetalone reduces ACE2 and DPP4 expression and inhibits SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro, suggesting it could be a potential therapeutic for COVID-19.
bioRxiv · Mar 10, 2021Pharmacology & Toxicology