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Investigation of cannflavins from Cannabis sativa as potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents

Updated: Aug 27

Investigation of cannflavins from Cannabis sativa as potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents | Canurta Therapeutics

Recent explorations into the bioactive compounds of Cannabis sativa have identified three cannflavins with potential efficacy against SARS-CoV-2. This study employed sophisticated chromatography to isolate cannflavin A, B, and C, followed by in silico analyses to predict their antiviral capabilities. The research suggests that these compounds share structural features with known inhibitors of the virus's Papain-Like Protease (PLP), an enzyme integral to SARS-CoV-2's ability to replicate and spread. 


Cannflavin A, in particular, showed a binding mode to PLP remarkably similar to the benchmark ligand, Y95, while Cannflavin C displayed superior binding energy, indicating a strong potential for antiviral interaction. Further validation through molecular dynamics simulations and MM-GPSA calculations reinforced cannflavin A's stable binding to PLP. Preliminary ADMET predictions point to the cannflavins' promising drug-like properties, although actual efficacy and safety will require rigorous in vitro and in vivo validation. 


These findings illuminate a promising pathway for the development of new antiviral agents derived from cannabis compounds, which could be a significant addition to the treatment arsenal against SARS-CoV-2. 


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