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08-08-2022 | Fenofibrate | Review

Fenofibrate for COVID-19 and related complications as an approach to improve treatment outcomes: the missed key for Holy Grail

Authors: Shadi Salem Alkhayyat, Hayder M. Al-kuraishy, Ali I. Al-Gareeb, Maisra M. El-Bouseary, Amal M. AboKamer, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Jesus Simal-Gandara

Published in: Inflammation Research | Issue 10-11/2022

Abstract

Introduction

Fenofibrate is an agonist of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPAR-α), that possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-thrombotic properties. Fenofibrate is effective against a variety of viral infections and different inflammatory disorders. Therefore, the aim of critical review was to overview the potential role of fenofibrate in the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and related complications.

Results

By destabilizing SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and preventing it from binding angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a receptor for SARS-CoV-2 entry, fenofibrate can reduce SARS-CoV-2 entry in human cells Fenofibrate also suppresses inflammatory signaling pathways, which decreases SARS-CoV-2 infection-related inflammatory alterations. In conclusion, fenofibrate anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antithrombotic capabilities may help to minimize the inflammatory and thrombotic consequences associated with SARSCoV-2 infection. Through attenuating the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and ACE2, fenofibrate can directly reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Conclusions

As a result, fenofibrate could be a potential treatment approach for COVID-19 control.

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Title: Fenofibrate for COVID-19 and related complications as an approach to improve treatment outcomes: the missed key for Holy Grail
Authors: Shadi Salem Alkhayyat
Hayder M. Al-kuraishy
Ali I. Al-Gareeb
Maisra M. El-Bouseary
Amal M. AboKamer
Gaber El-Saber Batiha
Jesus Simal-Gandara
Publication date: 08-08-2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Fenofibrate
SARS-CoV-2
Acute Respiratory Distress-Syndrome
COVID-19
Cytokines
Published in: Inflammation Research / Issue 10-11/2022
Print ISSN: 1023-3830
Electronic ISSN: 1420-908X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00011-022-01615-w

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At a glance: The STEP trials

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