Synonyms: JNJ9676
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: JNJ-9676 is a small molecule that targets SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein (M) [1]. It binds within a pocket between the transmembrane domains of the M protein dimer, and stabilises the dimer in a conformation that disrupts release of newly replicated infectious virus.
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References |
1. Van Damme E, Abeywickrema P, Yin Y, Xie J, Jacobs S, Mann MK, Doijen J, Miller R, Piassek M, Marsili S et al.. (2025)
A small-molecule SARS-CoV-2 inhibitor targeting the membrane protein. Nature, [Epub ahead of print]. [PMID:40140563] |