TWiV 888: Molnupiravir with Richard Plemper
- Author
- Vincent Racaniello
- Published
- Thu 14 Apr 2022
- Episode Link
- https://www.microbe.tv/twiv/twiv-888/
Richard joins TWiV to discuss the SARS-CoV-2 antiviral drug Molnupiravir , including how it was discovered, its mechanism of action, whether it is a mutagen for cells, and the future of drugs for treatment of COVID-19.
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker
Guest: Richard Plemper
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Links for this episode- Richard on TWiV 636
- Molnupiravir in ferrets (Nat Micro)
- Oral prodrug of Remdesivir in ferrets (Nat Commun)
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- Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!
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