Award
University of Pennsylvania 5F31AI183630-02
Defining Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Entry Inhibitors in the Respiratory Epithelium
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Department of Veterinary Sciences
Award Amount
$49,538.00
Ceiling
$49,538.00
Awarded
August 21, 2025
Identifier
5F31AI183630-02
Research project to understand how SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitors work in the respiratory epithelium to aid therapeutic development.
Description
This project aims to clarify the mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitors, focusing on ACE2 regulation, and may inform therapeutic development against emerging variants and zoonotic coronaviruses.