C6-iPrO penam for COVID-19

C6-iPrO penam has been reported as potentially beneficial for COVID-19 in the following study.

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Study suggesting benefit with C6-iPrO penam

Muntean et al., C6-Alkoxy substituted penicillins are potent non-covalently binding inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease, RSC Medicinal Chemistry, doi:10.1039/d5md00789e

Introduction of a C6-alkoxy group on the penicillin scaffold can alter the mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 main protease (M pro ) inhibition.