Enveloped Viruses: Pathogenetic Targets for Cyanobacterial Lectins

Lectins are a group of highly specific carbohydrate-binding proteins with wide spectrum action, involved in the so-called «first line» body defense. These unique biomolecules show high specificity for various mono- and oligosaccharides, primarily viral bacterial glycoconjugates. Cyanobacteria lectins effective against enveloped viruses an appealing alternative to existing synthetic drugs. Virtually complete absence resistance formation these compounds is known. The purpose this review analyze, summarize, discuss results experimental studies vivo vitro , illustrating mechanisms action antiviral effects obtained from cyanobacteria relation most dangerous socially significant viruses: SARS-Cov-2, HIV, Ebola viruses, influenza, hepatitis C. In addition, article outlines some challenges that must be overcome order obtain drugs future.