In this study, the authors report the structure-based discovery and preclinical evaluation of 2 simnotrelvir, an orally bioavailable 3CLpro inhibitor that blocks replication of SARS-CoV-2 variants in 3 vitro, shows robust efficacy in a mouse model and good safety and pharmacokinetic profiles in rats 4 and monkeys.
- Xiangrui Jiang
- Haixia Su
- Yechun Xu
