Y V Nikolaeva, A V Galochkina, A A Shtro, S A Berns
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Abstract
Introduction: The development of drugs against SARS-CoV-2 continues to be crucial for reducing the spread of infection and associated mortality. The aim of the work is to study the neutralization of the SARS-CoV-2 virus with interferon gamma preparations in vitro.
Materials and methods: The activity of recombinant human interferon gamma for intramuscular and subcutaneous administration of 500,000 IU and for intranasal administration of 100,000 IU against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in vitro was studied. The methodological approach of this study is based on the phenomenon of a decrease in the number of plaques formed under the action of a potential antiviral drug.
Results: The antiviral activity of recombinant interferon gamma has been experimentally confirmed, both in preventive and therapeutic application schemes. The smallest number of plaques was observed with the preventive scheme of application of the tested object at concentrations of 1000 and 333 IU/ml. The semi-maximal effective concentration (EC50) with the prophylactic regimen was 24 IU/ml.
Discussion: The preventive scheme of application of the tested object turned out to be more effective than therapeutic one, which is probably explained by the launch of the expression of various interferon-stimulated genes that affect to a greater extent the steps of virus entry into the cell and its reproduction.
Conclusion: Further study of the effect of drugs based on recombinant interferon gamma on the reproduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus for clinical use for prevention and treatment is highly relevant.
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The journal deals with advances in virology in Russia and abroad. It publishes papers dealing with investigations of viral diseases of man, animals and plants, the results of experimental research on different problems of general and special virology. The journal publishes materials are which promote introduction into practice of the achievements of the virological science in the eradication and incidence reduction of infectious diseases, as well as their diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The reader will find a description of new methods of investigation, new apparatus and devices.