Pharmacological inhibition of bromodomain and extra-terminal proteins induces NRF-2-mediated inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 replication and is subject to viral antagonism
B. Mhlekude, D. Postmus, J. Weiner, S. Stenzel, F. J. Zapatero-Belinchon, R. Olmer, J. Jansen, A. Richter, J. Heinze, N. Heinemann, B. Muhlemann, S. Schroeder, T. C. Jones, M. A. Muller, C. Drosten, , C. Goffinet
This study shows JQ-1 inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication via NRF-2 activation but is counteracted by viral antagonism, leading to transient antiviral effects.
bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology