Compound
A chemical substance used in research or medicine.
Technical: BiotechnologyPharmacology / Drug Discovery
In drug discovery and pharmacology, a compound refers to any molecule with a specific chemical structure. These compounds are often tested for their potential therapeutic effects in treating diseases.
SARS-CoV-2
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Scientific: MedicinePathology / Virology
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus responsible for causing COVID-19. It's a type of coronavirus that spreads through respiratory droplets and can lead to severe respiratory illness.
Protease
An enzyme that breaks down proteins.
Scientific: PharmacologyBiochemistry / Enzymology
Proteases are enzymes crucial for various biological processes, including protein digestion and cell signaling. They work by breaking down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids.
Main viral protease
The main protease is a key enzyme found in viruses like SARS-CoV-2.
Scientific: BiotechnologyVirology / Structural Biology
Main viral proteases are essential enzymes for viral replication. They help the virus create new copies of itself by breaking down viral proteins.
COVID Moonshot
A global collaborative effort to rapidly develop treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.
Technical: BiotechnologyMedicine / Drug Discovery
The COVID Moonshot is a large-scale initiative involving researchers, scientists, and organizations worldwide. It aims to accelerate the development of new therapies and preventatives for COVID-19.
Open science
A movement promoting open access to research data and publications.
Technical: AcademiaResearch / Scientific Collaboration
Open science is a philosophy advocating for greater transparency and collaboration in scientific research. It encourages sharing research data, methods, and findings openly to accelerate discoveries.
Patent-free
Not protected by patents.
Technical: BiotechnologyIntellectual Property / Drug Development
Patent-free refers to inventions or discoveries that are not legally protected by patents. This means others can freely use, modify, and distribute them.
GoFundMe
A platform for raising funds online.
Technical: Online PlatformsCrowdfunding / Fundraising
GoFundMe is a popular online crowdfunding platform where individuals or organizations can create campaigns to raise money for various purposes, including medical expenses, charitable causes, or personal projects.
SARS-CoV-2 main viral potease (Mpro) with ligand bound, from the RCSB.