Therapeutic Innovations for Monkeypox Inhibition
Open Access
- 12 May 2026
- journal article
- review article
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Vol. 27 (10) , 4307
Abstract
This review investigates biomaterial-based strategies for improved treatment of MPXV. We focus on emerging synthetic biomedical approaches to combating the virus. These include peptide nucleic acids, CRISPR-based systems, and small-molecule therapeutics. These methods work by targeting and blocking viral proteins and enzymes. Such synthetic platforms may help reduce viral transmission and minimize side effects. They also offer potential solutions to challenges such as viral resistance in humans. In addition, biomaterials contribute to the development of more stable and effective vaccines. Combining these biomaterials with mRNA technology provides a promising framework for future vaccine development. Overall, this review underscores biomaterial-driven antiviral systems as a major frontier in translational medicine with profound implications for global health and pandemic awareness.Keywords
Funding Information
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation (EEQ/2022/000548)
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