Instruct: Identify the main category of Biorxiv papers based on the titles and abstracts
Query: Design of D-amino acids SARS-CoV-2 Main protease inhibitors using the cationic peptide from rattlesnake venom as a scaffold The C30 Endopeptidase (3C-like protease; 3CLpro) is essential for the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2) since it plays a pivotal role in viral replication and transcription and is hence a promising drug target. Molecules isolated from animals, insects, plants or microorganisms can serve as a scaffold for the design of novel biopharmaceutical products. Crotamine, a small cationic peptide from the venom of the rattlesnake Crotalus durissus terrificus has been the focus of many studies since it exhibits activities such as analgesic, in vitro antibacterial and hemolytic activities. The crotamine derivative L-peptides (L-CDP) that inhibit the 3CL protease in the low {micro}M range were examined since they are susceptible to proteolytic degradation; we explored the utility of their D-enantiomers form. Comparative uptake inhibition analysis showed D-CDP as a promising prototype for a D-peptide-based drug. We also found that the D-peptides can impair SARS-CoV-2 replication in vivo, probably targeting the viral protease 3CLpro.
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The categories of this paper are: behavior
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The categories of this paper are: scientific
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The categories of this paper are: cell
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The categories of this paper are: molecular
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The categories of this paper are: bioengineering
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The categories of this paper are: cognition
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The categories of this paper are: zoology
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The categories of this paper are: paleontology
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The categories of this paper are: developmental