TMPRSS2: A potential target for treatment of influenza virus and coronavirus infections.

ABSTRACT: Influenza virus and coronavirus epidemics or pandemics have occurred in succession worldwide throughout the early 21st century. These epidemics or pandemics pose a major threat to human health. Here, we outline a critical role of the host cell protease TMPRSS2 in influenza virus and coronavirus infections and highlight an antiviral therapeutic strategy targeting TMPRSS2.

SUBMITTER: Shen LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7116903 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature