Gopenath TS Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Biotechnology
Associate Professor of Biotechnology, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru
Gopenath TS is affiliated to Associate Professor of Biotechnology, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his/her valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Special Issue Article Open Access
Author(s): Gopenath TS
Abstract
SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 is one of the deadly pandemics faced by the world population which has infected 7 million and claimed the lives of 0.4 million people. In spite of a few drugs available to control the pandemics, a formal vaccine is the least that the world expects under the current scenario. However, release of a vaccine is expected to come at a cost of its own time. SARS-CoV-2 replicates in the host cells with the aids of the molecular machinery of a complex formed by three non-structural proteins (NSPs) viz, nsp12, nsp8 and nsp7. Recent studies reveal that among the three NSPs, nsp12 is vital for the viral replication and is the target for drugs. Several studies have linked the viral infection to we... view moreĀ»