Assoc. Prof. Cağdaş Devrim Son from the Department of Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology and Genetics Program, leads screening the molecular docking system for potentially effective molecules for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.* So far, hundreds of molecules have been tested in different docking systems, and the team has collected results which suggest that certain molecules may be potentially useful in preventing and treating COVID-19 when inhaled, in the study conducted.
The team under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Son is exploring three main areas:
Anti-viral activities of fragrance molecules, especially those found in essential oils due to their anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties. All the molecules, from all known essential oils and discovered essential oils analysis, are being tested by molecular docking systems for effectiveness.
Anti-viral activities of fragrance allergen molecules according to the IFRA 49th Amendment. Hypothesis based on the “Wellness of Fragrances” presentation at the IFRA Paris Annual Meeting 2019: allergen materials are also immune system activators.
Anti-bacterial fragrance materials anti-viral activities. It is well known that many fragrance molecules have strong anti-bacterial properties. This study will expand to test those molecules for anti-viral properties.
The preprint version of the article about the study contributed by master perfumer Hüseyin Erdoğmuş, who is also a METU alum, is available from https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-57251/v1, and the live broadcast recording made by the METU Chemistry Club about the study can be accessed on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNEvzxQmk4k.
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