DOI: 10.1039/d3ob01122d ISSN:
Hybrid molecules based on an emodin scaffold. Synthesis and activity against SARS-CoV-2 and Plasmodium
Youzhi Li, Franck Touret, Xavier de Lamballerie, Michel Nguyen, Marion Laurent, Françoise Benoit-Vical, Anne Robert, Yan Liu, Bernard Meunier- Organic Chemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
A series of hybrid emodin–polyamine or emodin–norchlorcyclizine molecules have been synthesized and evaluated as potential antiviral and antimalarial agents. (R)-Emoxyzine-2 was as potent as remdesivir in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication.